SUdecember2010 by Saddle Up! Magazine

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LAKE IDE ADDLERY

H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S

“The Riders Store”

200 Barker Road, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

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FULL LINE OF WESTERN & ENGLISH TACK & SUPPLIES

Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10-6, Thurs. 10-8

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD & 4TH, & DECEMBER 10TH & 11TH

STOREWIDE HOLIDAY SALE - 15% OFF EVERYTHING* *ALL SADDLES 10% OFF (OR MORE AS TAGGED) *No discounts on Royal Wire products, dewormers or services. No other discounts apply.

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NEW 2008 SUNDOWNER 8012 All Aluminum 3 H, 12’ LQ, Signature Series, sofa, dark hardwood interior, 8’ wide, mangers, more! $55,567

NEW 2011 SUNDOWNER SPORTMAN 3 horse GN, 7' tall, 3.5' dressing room, load lights, spare tire, all aluminum. $17,765

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SUNDOWNER SPORTMAN BP All aluminum, slant load, dress room, 7' tall, dbl. rear doors, drop feed windows. 2H $10,900 3H $12,900 New!

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3 H 7'7" tall, 8' wide, mangers, 10' LQ by Double Duty, shower, stool, A/C, awning, sofa, lg. fridge, furnace & more! $45,976

*See dealer for details. All payments based on 10% down with qualifying credit. *10% down, up to 180 months, on qualified credit.

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The Vanderhydes are horse tradin’ in Sparta. We take almost anything in trade!

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Call Jim

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This wonderful Mini-Horse Farm is on 3 acres! 48’x36’ pole barn has a tack room, 220 electric, water pump (outside), hay loft, cement floor (except in the 3 horse stalls). Barn’s upper windows let in lots of natural light. Paddock area covering is approx. 100’x 30’. Two fenced pastures. The current owner says “…we had so much fun watching the foal and the mother play in the field. Every summer we enjoyed our back porch, having family cookouts and camp-outs with our family and friends.” Great location - Just minutes to Interstates 675 & 70. 8’ deep cement wrap-around porch. Two master suites. Great room with cathedral ceiling &wood-burning fireplace. Kitchen has new granite countertops and a breakfast bar. Covered back deck. This home is in move-in condition! MLS# 476543.

New Year’s Day Horse & Tack Auction Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, 1:00 pm

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The Michigan Apple Blossom Classic Would like to personally thank all of our 2010 show sponsors BAY AREA PET RESORT - Petoskey, MI CHELSEA/BRIDGEWATER LUMBER - Chelsea, MI HOBBY HORSE INC. • PAULA HOLT MARCIA’S CREATIVE CLOTHES • RICHARD & KATHRYN SMITH SOLDAN’S FEED & PET - Okemos, MI SMARTPAK EQUINE • SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE THE BODACIOUS COWGIRL TRACTOR SUPPY CO - Williamston, MI LYNN TURNER • UCKELE EQUINE We would like to talk to YOU about becoming a 2011 Michigan Apple Blossom Classic Sponsor! Please contact Carol @ 517-655-4712 or rtrainct@aol.com

2011 MICHIGAN APPLE BLOSSOM SHOW DATES May 21-22 • July 30-31 • September 24-25 Held at the Michigan State University Ag Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

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Russell Training Center Mark & Carol Russell 2324 Holt Rd. Williamston, MI 48895 517-655-4712 rtrainct@aol.com • www.russelltrainingcenter.com

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v Working with Arabian and Morgan Circuits v Nearly 20 Years Experience v Attention to Detail and Individualism v From Beginner to Advanced Riders v On Location or Will Travel Some for Lessons

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Boarding: Fra-Mar Farm 517.223.9930 / 517.375.1410 / fkorth@earthlink.net Lessons & Training: Angela Deal 517.294.2987 / canzonet@earthlink.net www.fra-marfarmservices.com ©2010 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • DECEMBER 2010

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Sunset Farms WE ARE NOT GOING OUT OF BUSINESS! Al is a lot better. Thank you, Gary and Deb, for the great offer. - The Blackler Family

Some of our great horses: AQHA Reining Mare - 9 years old Goes back to: Smart Chic Olena - Peppy San Badger Really Broke - lots of talent - 14.3 hands

AQHA - 4 year old Mare Goes back to: Poco Lena - Sizzles Bay Lady Big, quiet mare. A great show prospect - 16 hands

APHA - 5 year old Mare Dapple gray, 4 white socks, white blaze Goes back to: Taco - Skips Paper Rose Super quiet, a keeper for next show season! - 14.3 hands

6 year old Palomino Mare 4 white socks, white blaze, real flashy Already been shown in 4H and is ready to be shown again - 14.2 hands

Training - Boarding - Sales - Tack Shop

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Al Blackler - (989) 330-0714

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Saturday & Sunday January 15 & 16, 2011

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SPARTA ANNUAL

TACK SALE

LP Gas Livestock Tank Heater

Saturday, February 19th, 2011, 10am-2pm Over 75 booths • FREE Admission New/Used Crafts

Warmer water is healthier and improves immune system.

Tack Clothing Saddles

Sparta MIDDLE School (FORMER HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING) 480 S. State, Sparta, MI 49345 Vendors: $15 per space, $3 per table • Deadline: 2/12/11

Call Julie Klein 616-887-8324 or 616-890-8476 11396 Grange, Sparta, MI 49345, JAK7411@aol.com

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Happy Holidays & a big THANK YOU to all those who helped make our first year a success!

Horse Tack & Supplies - New & Used

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Your Dealer Representative is:

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Horse hauling available in the following counties: Oakland, Livingston, Genesee, Shiawassee, Ingham, Lapeer, Wayne, Jackson, Macomb & Washtenaw

6,400 ACRES OF TRAILS Our farm is located in the middle of 6,400 acres of horse riding trails in the Highland Recreation Area. Just ride from the farm to the trails!

Stall Board $350 per mo., Pasture Board $250 per mo. FOR INFORMATION CALL:

CALL TODAY FOR A QUOTE Professional service by a knowledgeable horseman

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YOUTH SHOW NEWS The Michigan Horse Show Association’s 2010 All-Breed Youth Horse Show was a blast! This show, held at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI, October 28-31, was highly successful - more than doubling its entries from 2009! On Saturday night, the kids enjoyed Stall-to-Stall Trick or Treating, Halloween Games and Contests and a complimentary Exhibitors' Supper at which 643 people were served! The food was prepared by MHSA President, Sue Hall and her husband, Russ. Some dedication there! This show began in 1969 at the Michigan State Fair Grounds and was highly successful early on with numbers as high as 900. It was billed as The World's Largest All-Breed Youth Show; but it has struggled since losing the use of the Michigan State Fairgrounds ten years ago. They say location is everything, and the MSU Pavilion on the Halloween Weekend seems to be the right place and time. T h e 2 0 1 1 d a t e s a re October 27-30. The calendar says that's not Halloween; but it will be Halloween at the MHSA Youth Show on Saturday night! The Michigan Horse Show Association, Inc., is the oldest of all Michigan's horse groups, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. For more information on the association, the Youth Show, and other events, please visit the MHSA online at michiganhorseshow.com.

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USDF E-MEMBERSHIPS The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has just launched its new USDF eMembership. This membership is an online educational membership (noncompeting) featuring eTRAK, an online center that provides unlimited access to a searchable database of articles and videos on equine healthcare, training, and more. In addition to e-TRAK, e-Members will be able to access the online USDF Connection, USDF’s member-only magazine, and enjoy discounted memberships with USDF’s many educational partners. USDF e-Membership also includes the member discount rate at USDF live educational events and eligibility to earn USDF University Program credit through online and live participation. The cost of an adult eMembership is $35/year and the cost of a youth eMembership is $10/year. In addition to the wealth of education provided through this membership, e-Members will also receive a discount when shopping in the USDF online store, which offers a large collection of books and videos. Cindy Vimont, Senior Director, stated, “In order to further our primary mission of education, we felt it was imperative that we offer an affordable membership that can provide anyone, even non-riders, with a link to our community and the educational resources we a n d o u r p a r tn e r s ca n provide. In this way we can expand our reach to include all horse enthusiasts who are interested in enhancing their learning experience through dressage education.” To learn more about USDF e-Membership or to join as a

NEE ATTENDANCE UP Attendance increases for Novi Equestrian Expo at Rock Financial Showplace Novi, MI: The new Novi Equestrian Expo, November 12-14 at the Rock Financial Showplace enjoyed a large boost in attendance from fall Horse Expos of recent past, and garnered very positive feedback from exhibitors and attendees alike. The Equestrian Expo is now a collaborative presentation of the Michigan Horse Council and the Rock Financial Showplace, and the renewed energy and scope of the event was apparent to all. “We're very grateful to our friends and partners at the Michigan Horse Council for all the hard work and great ideas they brought to the event,” says Blair Bowman, Owner of the Rock Financial Showplace, “They helped us give the annual Horse Expo a fresh start, and the visitor re s p o n s e w a s a c l e a r endorsement of the changes. Thanks also to our media partners Saddle Up Magazine, WXYZ Channel 7 (26)

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ORCHA ‘10 PAYBACKS The Ohio Reined Cow Horse Association Paid Out More Than $44,000 in 2010! 2010 Horse Show Entries Grew Approximately 51%! It was a year of “firsts” for The National Reined Cow Horse Association's 2009 Affiliate of the Year, the Ohio Reined Cow Horse Assoc., as the affiliate continued its prosperous ways in 2010. In only its second year, the ORCHA paid out $44,905 in six weekend events, over $6,000 more than in 2009. Membership and entries also grew, horse show entries for 2010 totaled 1,859 as compared to 1,232 in 2009 while membership grew nearly 72%. May 2010 was the ORCHA's first NRCHAsanctioned bridle spectacular, the Jim Wells Memorial Bridle Spectacular. In June, the ORCHA Youth Group was formed. New additions for 2010 also included the ORCHA Fall Futurity, and Stallion Stakes. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE NEWS BRIEFS “Another great year! The shows just get bigger and b i g g e r, ” s a y s O R C H A Director, Carrie McBride. “And nothing beats the attitude of our members! Just a super fun group of people, everyone helping each other out. I think one thing sums it up: Seeing trainers hanging over our infamous wall late on a Saturday night during the Green classes, all those trainers helping every Green rider, whether they ride with them or not! I just love it! Spread that cow horse love!” Next year's events season is already in the works, with seven scheduled horse show weekends. New for 2011 will be a judges' seminar by NRCHA Director of Judges, Bill Enk and the ORCHA Ultimate Cow Horse Championship. Dates for clinics and NRCHAsanctioned shows are being set. Visit www.ohiorcha.com, or www.ohiorcha.com for more information. Without its generous sponsors, none of this would be possible. ORCHA would like to thank 2010 sponsors Just like Starlight, Roseberry Cattle Company, DAC, R o s e l l Tr a i l e r S a l e s , Heartbreak Ridge Performa n c e H o r s e s , Ta y l o r Pe r f o r m a n c e H o r s e s , McBride Cow Horses, Triple F Ranch, Veal Performance Horses, Rods, Yellow Creek Ranch and Weaver Commercial Contractor for their support. Founded in 2008, the Ohio Reined Cow Horse Association is a non-profit affiliate of the National Reined Cow Horse Asso ci a ti o n . Fo r m o re information on the ORCHA, check out the Web site www.ohiorcha.com.

and Limited Non Pro Division sponsored by Bilyea Per for mance Horses a attracted 13 entries and paid out $3,150. In addition to the purse money, the Open Derby winner was awarded a CR Morrison Bronze, with other division champions and reserve champions getting CR Morrison plaques. Also, each division winner received a DAC gift certificate. 2010 Winners Include: • Open/Limited Open Derby Champion: Blessed Desire, ridden by Josh Veal and owned by Yellow Creek Ranch; • Open/Limited Open Derby Reserve Champion: WR Haidas Cowgirl, ridden by Josh Veal and owned by Yellow Creek Ranch; • Non Pro/Amateur Champion: Skeet MD Dust, owned and ridden by Emilie Lind; • Non Pro Reserve Champion: Mamas Shot O Whiskey, owned and ridden by Steven Pursel; • Amateur Reserve Champion: She Writes The Chex, owned and ridden by Marisa Vetula; • Limited Non Pro Champion: Blessed Desire, ridden by Sareece Brown and owned by Yellow Creek Ranch; • Limited Non Pro Reserve C h a m p i o n : S t a r t Wi t h Diamonds, owned and ridden by Barb McCaughey; • Open Futurity Champion: La Zanna Lena, ridden by Joe Harper and owned by Danny Demumbria; • Open Futurity Reserve Champion: Bay Starlight Chic, ridden by Joe Harper and owned by Craig Lundstrom; • Limited Non Pro Champion: Taris Whittle Jewel, owned and ridden by Nelson Bilyea;

MHC SCHOLARSHIPS It's time to apply for the Michigan Horse Council Member Scholarships! MHC offers three at $1,000 each. Application and information on the MHC website. Deadline for application: January 8, 2011. Open to any MHC member, OR member of a MHC member organization! Michigan Horse Council also offers many additional scholarships each year: • 4-H - 2 for Senior Participants at the State 4-H Show ($500 each) • MIHA - 2 for Seniors, selected by MIHA ($500 ea). • Michigan State University (apply to MSU): $1,500 to Horse Managment Student; $2,000 - Bachelor Degree (Equine emphasis); $2,000 Veterinary Medicine Student. Learn more about MHC at: michiganhorsecouncil.com or call 231-821-2487. ORCHA SEASON ENDS The Ohio Reined Cow Horse Association's 2010 event season came to an electric end at Henderson Arena, Oct. 29-November 1 with the 2nd Annual Heartbreak Ridge Performance Horses Derby, 1st Annual ORCHA Fall Futurity Sponsored by Bilyea Performance Horses, two NRCHA-sanction horses, and a clinic by Sandy Collier. Growth was the theme for 2010, in addition to an increase in entries during the season, there was an increase in entries and payouts for the derby, there was also the added futurity and stallion stakes. Heartbreak Ridge Performance Horses Open and Non Pro Derby with the Limited Non Pro Derby sponsored by McBride Performance Horses drew 24 entries and paid out $6,350. The First Annual ORCHA Fall Futurity Open Division

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• Limited Non Pro Reserve Champion: Holms Blue Bueno owned and ridden by Mary Baks. “I am just really excited how this year's derby weekend turned out,” said ORHCA Director, Carrie McBride. “The crowd and atmosphere was just electric for Saturday night's fence runs! We're hoping to attract more sponsors for next year and really grow this into something special for the East Coast!” In addition to the derby and futurity weekend, two NRCHA-sanctioned shows ran Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The shows, each $1,000 added, paid more than $5,900. The 2010 event season and weekend culminated with a clinic by the weekend's judge, renowned trainer and only woman to win the Snaffle Bit Futurity, Sandy Collier. “I had so much fun,” said Collier. “I was surprised at the quality of the cow horses and their riders and trainers and how many cow horse enthusiasts there are!!” Collier also added she plans to come back on 2011 for a two day clinic since there was such a great response to 2010s clinic. For more information on the ORCHA, check out the website www.ohiorcha.com. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Saddle Up! Magazine’s 2011 Membership Drive is shaping up to be another successful section in 2011! For only $80, associations and clubs can run their half page membership form in the January 2011 edition of Saddle Up! Magazine. The section will then be available online for all of 2011! For information see page 48 and for the 2010 section visit www.saddleupmag.com. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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HORSE ASSOCIATION & CLUB NEWS IONIA HORSE TRAILS ASSOC. Well, the 2010 camping season is over, our horses are switching to their winter coats and the holidays are just around the corner. Ionia Horse Trails Association will hold its Christmas/Membership party at Rob and Vicki Potter's house again this year. This event will commence at 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 8th, 2011. Activities are still to be determined. We look forward to working with our new/interim Park Manager. President Rob Potter and Vice-President Gale Moore will be meeting with him to discuss our proposals for 2011-trail maintenance soon. Once we have results of this meeting, I'll pass them on in newsletters and email communications. Norma Kilpatrick will be sending our new membership application out to every current member, asking that it be completed and returned with 2011 membership dues. This will allow her to compile current, up-to-date information on all club members. We decided to use Site 138, the first one in the center aisle on the right as you enter camp, as our Camp Host site for the 2011 club campout weekends. This should ensure everyone in camp finds us and can participate in all events if they choose. Dates of 2011 campouts will be published as soon as they are determined. Respectfully submitted by Amy Estes. www.IoniaHorseTrailsAssociation.com MI APPALOOSA HORSE ASSOC. Hi Everyone, The banquet will be held the weekend of January 29 & 30, 2011 at the University Quality Inn in East Lansing. Please call 517-351-1440 for your room reservations. The reservations must be made by January 14, 2011. Formal invitations will be mailed out to members at the end of December. We are looking for items for the silent and live auctions at the banquet contact Denise DeVolder at denise8921@charter.net or Joanne Raver at jraver3@comcast.net. The youth will be holding a 50/50 raffle at the banquet. The Non-Pros are renting a booth at the MSU Tack Sale held in February and are asking for donations of gently used tack.

Please contact Amy Schweiger at 810392-7104. We hope to have a veterinarian from the MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital speak on a topic. If there is a particular item you would like discussed (i.e.: colic, nutrition, lameness, first aid, EPM.) Please contact Judy Biber at 248-486-0695. Make your reservations soon at Fairfield Inn in Okemos for Spring Show, May 7 & 8. This is MSU's graduation weekend so the rooms will fill up quickly. Please call 517-347-1000 for your room reservations. Ask for the Appaloosa club rate. If anyone has interesting news for the newsletter, please contact Jill Baker at 517-336-8144 or by e-mailing her at jillbaker75@comcast.net. Until next month, Jill Baker SLEEPY HOLLOW TRAIL RIDERS What a great year 2010 has been for SHTRA! We hosted 12 events, 8 campover weekends, 5 work-bees for trail maintenance, 9 Board Meetings, and many opportunities for great trail riding. Our next Board meeting will be at Pat Brown's at 6:30 pm Dec. 14. Members are welcome to attend our Christmas gathering. Bring a snack to munch as we plan 2011 events. Anyone interested in joining the Board for 2011, please attend. Agenda items will include use of old road to boat launch and connecting it to the west loop and fixing an alternate creek crossing. The annual DNR Holiday potluck is tentative set for 1:00 pm Jan. 1, 2011 at the Park headquarters. All members are welcome to attend w/ dish to pass. An order for jackets will be placed for pick up at the Annual Meeting Feb. 5. These $40.00 lined wind breaking jackets have a hood, SHTRA logo w/option for name, different colors are available. I got one this fall and love it-very comfortable and warm. Check them out on www.shtra.org and place your order w/Barb at sbh01@voyager.net If you're sorting tack during hunting season, remember our Horsey Item Auction will be held that afternoon after the 2:00 pm potluck. We appreciate your donated

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feeding program, with optimal amounts of unrefined oil to stabilize blood sugar and the associated hormones.” Grogan also suggests that close attention be paid to the Glycemic Index (GI), which measures the influences on glucose availability in the bloodstream, “Feeds with high GI contain sugars that break down rapidly during digestion, releasing glucose rapidly into the bloodstream. Feeds with low GI contain carbohydrates that break down slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the bloodsteam.” “Sweet feed has the highest glycemic effect of all feeds,” Grogan continues, “Feeds with a lower GI have more positive health benefits and results in reduced free radical formation, reduced stress and a more stable, healthy blood sugar level.” In addition, Grogan advises adding unrefined oil or essential fatty acids to the diet, which can have a dramatic effect on slowing the glycemic response. He also promotes using nonsugar sweeteners in place of molasses to prevent rapid rises and falls in blood sugar and support healthy glucose metabolism. Grogan also suggests using nutritional formulas that contain specific ingredients to support healthy glucose levels in the body, “These can play a major role in reestablishing a normal healthy balance in hormone and energy production.” Specific, key nutrients that can support glandular, muscular and liver function include: Alpha Lipoic Acid, a potent fat and water soluble antioxidant, which directly supports and maintains glucose levels within the normal range, and helps

HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY EQUINE METABOLISM By Jack Grogan, CN, CFO - Uckele Health & Nutrition What does a healthy equine metabolism look like? A healthy metabolism produces energy efficiently for the optimal health, balance and function of all the cells and tissues of the body. This occurs with a minimal amount of distress and/or production of toxic by-products, and is largely dependent on a healthy, balanced relationship between the endocrine glands, their hormones and their target tissues. Unfortunately, imbalanced metabolisms are becoming more common with the major contributing factors of highly processed feeds, incomplete nutrition, multiple stresses and a more toxic environment. This can cause the tissues of the body to become more easily stressed, inflamed and damaged. Jack Grogan, Certified Nutritionist and Chief Science Officer for Uckele Health & Nutrition, has analyzed the metabolic trends and patterns in horses for 20 years, and has developed nutritional products with the Uckele team that successfully address imbalances and significantly decrease the display of a very broad spectrum of disorders. Grogan explains, “The effects of an imbalanced metabolism can show itself in various ways depending on the genetic strengths and weaknesses of the horse or horses involved. It is very common for hoof, joint and connective tissue issues to occur as a result of imbalanced hormonal

changes, especially relative to cortisol and insulin. These same imbalances can also contribute to excessive weight gain, fat patches, decreased energy, skin issues, allergic reactions, or decreases in body weight, especially muscle mass. Your horse may be more easily stressed or spooked, or show unpredictable behaviors and general instability in form and function.” The broad spectrum of issues that can be generated from imbalanced metabolic function occurs because the hormone imbalances associated with this can have very different effects in different horses even though the underlying cause is the same. To add to the complicated list of behaviors or disorders that can show as a result of metabolic imbalance, Grogan points out that some of the causes that contribute to metabolic imbalances can also be the effect of those imbalances, such as the inability to adjust or compensate for stressful events (internal or external), accumulation of toxicity, excessive inflammation and over or under-production of hormones. Other causes of stressed, inefficient metabolisms also include over-exercising or other very high intensity training, excessive heat or cold, travel and socialization issues. The good news is that there are some answers, “Bringing a metabolism back into balance will include a number of changes,” Grogan says, “First are feed changes that include a low-glycemic

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reduce normal oxidative stress. L-Carnitine is an amino acid that supports healthy glucose and fat metabolism. Cinnamon is an aromatic bark that helps support healthy glucose, fat metabolism and normal blood sugar levels. Niacinamide is a member of the vitamin B-complex family that helps support cells in the pancreas to aid with the transport of glucose. Taurine is an amino acid that helps support sugar metabolism and normal liver function. Tyrosine is an amino acid precursor for the thyroid and adrenal glands that aids normal hormone production by these glands, which can support healthy glucose metabolism. Magnesium is a major mineral that supports cellular energy production, healthy glucose metabolism and helps reduce the negative effects of stress. Chromium Yeast is a trace mineral that supports normal, healthy glucose metabolism and helps maintain a balanced blood sugar level. Uckele Health & Nutrition has been a trusted leader in the formulation, development and manufacture of quality nutritional supplements for fifty years. With leading edge experience in nutritional research and science, the Uckele team provides private label and custom manufacturing from concept to shelf, formulating a vast array of high potency, balanced nutritional supplements to support optimal health and performance at the highest level. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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It can be difficult for novice riders to 'feel' a correct shoulder-in. An eye on the ground or a mirrored arena can help the novice figure out just what a 30-degree angle looks and feels like (most novice riders attempt too great an angle when they begin riding shoulder-in). Again, think of the first step of a 10meter circle but instead of continuing on that circle, hold the shape that the horse takes and continue riding parallel to the wall. The rider should sit slightly heavier on the inside seat bone with the inside leg driving at the girth and the outside leg slightly back to keep the haunches from falling out. The rider should feel the horse's inside hip drop as he reaches under and across. At the first step of shoulder- in, the rider's torso and shoulders should begin to spiral as though they are riding a 10-meter circle. Then they should stay parallel to the horse's shoulders as the horse continues along the arena wall. The inside rein positions the head slightly to the inside. The outside rein redirects the horse's motion from continuing on a circle to going down the rail at a 30degree angle from it. Many novices make the common error of pulling on the inside rein to position the horse's head and neck, bringing the head and neck over to the inside rather than moving the horse's shoulders over. If the rider peeks down, the horse's neck and head should still be aligned with the center of the chest. If the neck is bent but the shoulders are still parallel to the wall, the rider has not coordinated the corridor of aids clearly in a way the horse understands. Remember, the shoulder-in is simply the first step of the circle. Go back to the basic circle when the shoulder-in falls apart. Try to maintain the circle shape and move the horse from your inside leg.

LATERAL WORK: PROGRESSING TO SHOULDER-IN By Nancy Wesolek-Sterrett, Dressage Dept. Head As a young horse progresses up the training tree, we add lateral movements to his re p e r t o i re o f g y m n a s t i c exercises. Leg yielding and shoulder-in are basic lateral exercises that strengthen the horse's hindquarters, develop his balance, stretch and 'straighten' his body by developing his muscles equally on both sides. To ride these exercises correctly, the rider needs to understand the corridor of aid pressures that asks the horse for a particular exercise. Then the rider needs to coordinate the application of those individual aids correctly, in the moment, for a particular horse at its current level of understanding. Leg yielding (covered in a previous article) asks the horse to move forward and sideways at the same time while his spine stays parallel to the rail. Shoulder-in is the first lateral movement that asks the horse to bend through the ribcage as he moves on a straight line. To perform a shoulder-in correctly, the horse must not only bend through his ribcage but also stretch his inside hind leg further under his body. As the inside hind leg stretches and reaches under the body, the horse's inside hip drops more than it does in a normal forward stride. This requires a greater muscular effort as the horse shifts his weight onto the inside hind leg and moves forward. So, as he works in both directions, the young horse gradually develops the stronger muscles he needs in order to engage his hindquarters, stay in balance and move straight along a t r a c k . Fo r t h i s re a s o n , shoulder-in is also considered a collecting exercise. Standing in front of a horse

performing a shoulder-in, an observer should see the horse's feet moving on three tracks: the inside front foot on one track, the outside front foot and inside hind foot on a middle track, and the outside hind foot on a third track. If the horse is moving along a rail or wall, the observer will see the horse's shoulders moving at about a 30-degree angle to the wall. Another way to visualize this is to think of the horse taking the first step of a 10-meter (just a little less than 33 feet) circle then holding that 'shape' or degree of bend as he continues moving down the rail. A young horse with underdeveloped muscles may try to evade the demands of shoulder-in by angling his shoulders out too far so he can leg yield on four tracks rather than engage, bend and move on three tracks. He may try to bend his neck without moving his shoulders away from the wall; a novice rider may also encourage this by asking with incorrect aids. Depending on his personality, he may slow down or quicken to avoid the new muscular effort. In the beginning, the rider's coordination of the corridor of aids for shoulder-in will be constantly correcting and adjusting the horse's position until his muscles develop enough that he is physically comfortable performing a shoulder-in. Leg yielding on a circle is one exercise that helps the rider coordinate the aids correctly for a shoulder-in. As the horse travels on a circle, the rider gradually enlarges the circle by leg yielding or spiraling out. Once the horse does this comfortably, progressing to a shoulder-in along a straight line becomes much simpler.

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The rider must maintain correct hand position on either side of the horse's withers when asking for shoulder-in. A novice rider may cross her outside rein over the horse's neck in an effort to keep the horse from falling back to the rail. If the rider maintains a straight line from elbow to bit, she has a better chance at controlling the horse's shoulders and maintaining the shoulder-in. Many riders draw their inside leg up as they apply it. When this happens, they come off their inside seat bone and shift their weight onto their outside seat bone. Then, as their horse shifts his balance to compensate for the rider's shift, his shoulder falls to the outside, and then the rider usually ends up pulling on the inside rein in an attempt to maintain shoulder-in.The rider must maintain energetic forward movement and a consistent rhythm when asking for a step in shoulder-in. If the rider does not maintain forward energy with a driving inside leg, some horses will shorten their stride to avoid dropping their inside hip and reaching under. If the rider does not use outside leg to keep the hindquarters in alignment, the horse may throw them to the outside and leg yield (four tracks) instead of performing a shoulder-in (three tracks). When shoulder-in is not working, regroup by riding a circle. As the circle touches the wall, take one step along the rail and then go back to circling. Gradually increase to two steps along the wall, then three, etc. Go slowly in asking a young horse to increase the number of steps in shoulder-in. A novice horse or rider will increase in understanding of the aids with each attempt. ©2010 Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre. Meredith Manor is an ACCET accredited equestrian educational institution. For more information please visit www.meredithmanor.edu. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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TACK SWAP Saturday, January 29, 2011 10:00 am-3:00 pm

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Admission: $1 for adults, kids 12 & under free Booth Space: $25 includes one table. Extra table available for small fee. Set-up will start at 8:00 am Flyers will be distributed to local stores, 4-H clubs, posted to various horse web sites, horse circuits and other enthusiasts. Statistics: over 30 booths sold the past 2 years with around 300 shoppers. Door prizes every 15 minutes. 50/50 raffle that has paid out between $50 & $100 past 2 years. Silent auction held during tack sale that has a lot of wonderful items available!

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34th Annual MI 4-H Horse Programs

Benefit Clinic Saturday, February 5, 2011 11:00am-3:00pm

The M.S.U. Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education (Located on Farm Lane, just South of Mt. Hope Road)

Contact for more details: www.msue.msu.edu/horsekids Taylor Fabus Instructor, Animal Science Dept. 1287 Anthony Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 tenlenta@msu.edu

• Featuring professional trainer and AQHA judge, Brian Ellsworth of Wisconsin.

Tickets: $10 in advance $12 at the door

• Held in conjunction with the MQHYA Winter Spectacular! • A MI 4-H Horse Judges’ Approved Clinic.

• All proceeds benefit MI 4-H Horse Programs.

• Focusing on popular All-Around events!

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BATTLE FOR THE SADDLE

ENGLISH PERFORMANCE HIGH POINT SPONSOR ERICKA UTZ

Holiday Showdown December 17-19, 2010 MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan Judges: Fri. Casey Davies, Sat. (Novice) Dennis Clement, Sat. (Bling) Marc DeLisle, Sun. Joe Gill

Alliance by Lynn Palm “Victoire” All Purpose Hunt Seat Saddle

Fuzzy horses ok, show clothes optional, but suggested for Bridleless Battle for the Bling

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Friday Night ~ Warm & Fuzzy Warm-Up Schooling Show, $2/class Saturday ~ Novice Knockout - All Novice & Walk Trot Showdown Saturday Night ~ Bridleless Battle For The Bling/Holiday Mixer Sunday ~ Battle For The Saddle - All Breed, All Ages Open Show NEAR SELL-OUT! LESS THAN 50 STALLS AVAILABLE! Call to reserve your stall now! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable Holiday event! Vendor Space Available, Reasonable Rates! Sponsors Welcome!

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ShoMe The Money Battle For The Saddle Holiday Showdown • December 17-19, 2010, MSU Pavilion Warm & Fuzzy, Show Clothes Optional! • Award Saddles, Custom Buckles, Jackets! Class Prizes 1st-6th, Victory Lap Classes & Sweeps Organized Warm-Ups Keep YOU Safe! • Over 300 Heated Stalls in Main Barn! • Showing, Shopping, Family Fun, An Unforgettable Event! FRIDAY NIGHT SCHOOLING SHOW FRIDAY 7pm- $2/class at the Gate. Training Dev. OK 1 Showmanship- Walk Trot All Ages 2 Showmanship- Novice Horse/Rider 3 Showmanship- Youth 18 & Under 4 Showmanship- 19 & Over 5 Showmanship- Swap-A-Horse- Winner Takes All! 6 Hands-Free Showmanship Practice Class, Give it a try! **10 Min Break- Dedicated Youth Warm Up **10 Min Break- Dedicated Adult Warm Up 7 English Pleasure- Walk Trot All Ages 8 English Pleasure Novice Horse/Rider 9 English Pleasure Youth 18 & Under 10 English Pleasure 19 & Over 11 English Equitation- Walk Trot All Ages 12 English Equitation- Novice Horse/Rider 13 English Equitation- Youth 18 & Under 14 English Equitation- 19 & Over **10 Min Break- Dedicated Youth Warm Up **10 Min Break- Dedicated Adult Warm Up 15 Western Pleasure- Walk Trot All Ages 16 Western Pleasure Novice Horse/Rider 17 Western Pleasure Youth 18 & Under 18 Western Pleasure 19 & Over 19 Western Horsemanship- Walk Trot All Ages 20 Western Horsemanship- Novice Horse/Rider 21 Western Horsemanship- Youth 18 & Under 22 Western Horsemanship- 19 & Over 23 Victory Lap Bareback Sweeps- Winner Takes All! 24 Bridleless Pleasure Practice Class, Give it a try! 25 “Santa Says” Command Class - Winner Takes All! 26 Musical Muck buckets- Bring bucket & horse! NOVICE KNOCKOUT & WALK-TROT SHOWDOWN High Point Awards: W-T 10 & under, W-T 11-18, W-T 19 & over, Novice Rider 18 & under, Novice Rider 19 & over SATURDAY MORNING - 9am Start Classes Marked “(Open to Anyone)” may be entered by any Open rider including those that are not competing in a WalkTrot or Novice Division. 8:00am- 15 Min - Longeing Session A $1/Horse 8:15am- 15 Min - Longeing Session B $1/Horse ** Drag Arena 27 Open Halter- Junior Horse 2 & Under (Open to Anyone) 28 Open Halter- Geldings/Stallions All Ages (Open to Anyone) 29 Open Halter- Mares All Ages (Open to Anyone) 30 Open Color Halter- 100% Color (Open to Anyone) 31 Open Showmanship Sweepstakes (Open To Anyone) 32 Showmanship- Pee-Wee Walk Only 10 & Under 33 Showmanship- Walk-Trot Horse (All Age Riders) 34 Showmanship- Walk-Trot Rider, 10 & Under 35 Showmanship- Walk-Trot Rider, 11-18 36 Showmanship- Walk-Trot Rider, 19 & Over 37 Showmanship- Novice Canter Rider, 18 & Under 38 Showmanship- Novice Canter Rider, 19 & Over 39 Showmanship- Swap-A-Horse- Winner Takes All! 40 Open Showmanship Obstacle Sweeps (Open To Anyone) 41 Open Stick Horse Showmanship (Open to Anyone) **15 Min Break- Dedicated Youth Warm Up **15 Min Break- Dedicated Adult Warm Up **15 Min Break - Open Warm-Up + 15 min Drag Arena 42 Victory Lap English Pleasure Sweeps (Open to Anyone) 43 English Walk-Trot Sweeps- All Ages, W/T, Nov. Riders Only 44 English Equitation/Pleasure- Pee-Wee Walk Only 10 & Und. 45 English Pleasure- Walk Trot Horse 46 English Pleasure- Walk Trot Rider 10 & Under 47 English Pleasure- Walk Trot Rider 11-18 48 English Pleasure- Walk Trot Rider 19 & Over 49 English Pleasure- Novice Canter Rider 18 & Under 50 English Pleasure- Novice Canter Rider 19 & Over 51 English Pleasure- Novice Canter Horse 52 Open English Pleasure- All Ages (Open to Anyone) 53 Open English Equitation Sweepstakes (Open to Anyone)

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English Equitation- Walk Trot Horse English Equitation- Walk Trot Rider 10 & Under English Equitation- Walk Trot Rider 11-18 English Equitation- Walk Trot Rider 19 & Over English Equitation- Novice Canter Rider 18 & Under English Equitation- Novice Canter Rider 19 & Over Open English Equitation- All Ages (Open to Anyone) **15 Min Break- Dedicated Youth Warm Up **15 Min Break- Dedicated Adult Warm Up ** Open Warm Up & Drag Arena Leadline 6 & Under- FREE Entry! Open Western Walk-Jog Sweeps (Open to Anyone/Any Horse) Open Western Easy Loper Sweepstakes (Open to Anyone) Western Horsemanship/Pleasure -Pee-Wee Walk 10 & Under Western Pleasure- Walk Trot Horse Western Pleasure- Walk Trot Rider 10 & Under Western Pleasure- Walk Trot Rider 11-18 Western Pleasure- Walk Trot Rider 19 & Over Western Pleasure- Novice Canter Rider 18 & Under Western Pleasure- Novice Canter Rider 19 & Over Western Pleasure- Novice Canter Horse Victory Lap Western Pleasure- All Ages (Open to Anyone) Western Horsemanship- Walk Trot Horse Western Horsemanship- Walk Trot Rider 10 & Under Western Horsemanship- Walk Trot Rider 11-18 Western Horsemanship- Walk Trot Rider 19 & Over Western Horsemanship- Novice Canter Rider 18 & Under Bridleless Pleasure Practice Class, no judge. N/C for BBB

BRIDLELESS BATTLE FOR THE BLING Bridleless High Point: Youth & Adult Awards SATURDAY NIGHT - 7pm Start Note: Exhibitors must enter 4 of 5 offered BBB classes to be eligible for The Bridleless Battle For The Bling Finale. Awards for Finale Entrants. Top 3 Riders from youth & adult will be invited back to ride in Finale. 6:45pm- 15 Min - Dedicated Bridleless Warm-Up 79 Hands-Free Showmanship- Youth 18 & Under 80 Hands-Free Showmanship- 19 & Over 81 Hands-Free Agility Pattern- Youth 18 & Under (Simple Pattern) 82 Hands-Free Agility Pattern- 19 & Over (Simple Pattern) **20 Min Break 83 Bridleless Equitation/Horsemanship - Youth 18 & Under 84 Bridleless Equitation/Horsemanship - 19 & Over 85 Bridleless Pleasure- Youth 18 & Under 86 Bridleless Pleasure- 19 & Over 87 Bridleless Bareback Pleasure- Youth 18 & Under 88 Bridleless Bareback Pleasure- 19 & Over 89 Bridleless Battle for The BLING Finale- Youth vs Adult! BATTLE FOR THE SADDLE High Point Saddles: Overall English & Western Horses High Point Awards: 13 & Under, 14-18, 19-39, 40 & Over, Walk-Trot & Novice Rider SUNDAY - 9am Start 8:00am- 15 Min - Longeing Session A $1/Horse 8:15am- 15 Min - Longeing Session B $1/Horse ** Drag Arena 90 Open Halter Sweepstakes 91 Color Halter- Judged 100% Color 92 Junior Horse Halter 2 & Under 93 Stallions All Ages Halter 94 All Ages Mares Halter- Stock Type 95 All Ages Geldings Halter- Stock Type 96 All Ages Halter Fine/Pleasure Type Mares 97 All Ages Halter Fine/Pleasure Type Geldings 98 Grand and Reserve Halter (1st & 2nd Place from 92-97) 99 Make-It-Up As You Go Showmanship Sweeps

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Open Showmanship Sweepstakes Showmanship Walk-Trot Rider, All Ages Showmanship Novice Rider, All Ages Youth Showmanship- 13 & Under Youth Showmanship- 14-18 Showmanship- 19-39 Showmanship- 40 & Over Showmanship- Swap-A-Horse Winner Takes All! 108 Showmanship Obstacle Pattern-18 & Under*** 109 Showmanship Obstacle Pattern-19 & Over*** 110 Yearling Longe Line **15 Min Break- Dedicated Youth Warm Up **15 Min Break- Dedicated Adult Warm Up **15 Min Break- Open Warm Up+15 min Drag Arena 111 Victory Lap English Big Trotter Sweeps ++ 112 Open English Pleasure Sweepstakes ++ 113 English Pleasure- Walk-Trot Rider, All Ages 114 English Pleasure- Novice Rider, All Ages + 115 English Pleasure- Green Horse, All Ages 116 Youth English Pleasure- 13 & Under + 117 Youth English Pleasure- 14-18 + 118 English Pleasure- 19-39 + 119 English Pleasure- 40 & Over + 120 Open English Equitation Sweepstakes ++ 121 English Equitation- Walk-Trot Rider, All Ages 122 English Equitation Novice Rider, All Ages + 123 Youth English Equitation- 13 & Under + 124 Youth English Equitation- 14-18 + 125 English Equitation- 19-39 + 126 English Equitation- 40 & Over + **15 Min Break- Dedicated Youth Warm Up **15 Min Break- Dedicated Adult Warm Up **15 Min Break- Open Warm-Up+15 min Drag Arena 127 Leadline 6 & Under- FREE Entry! 128 Western Walk-Jog Sweepstakes - All Ages ++ 129 Victory Lap Western Easy Loper Sweeps (Lope Only) ++ 130 Open Western Pleasure Sweepstakes ++ 131 Western Pleasure Walk-Trot Rider, All Ages 132 Western Pleasure Walk-Trot Horse, All Ages 133 Western Pleasure Novice Rider, All Ages + 134 Youth Western Pleasure- 13 & Under + 135 Youth Western Pleasure- 14-18 + 136 Western Pleasure- 19-39 + 137 Western Pleasure- 40 & Over + 138 Open Western Horsemanship Sweeps ++ 139 Western Horsemanship - Walk-Trot Rider, All Ages 140 Western Horsemanship Novice Rider, All Ages+ 141 Youth Western Horsemanship- 13 & Under + 142 Youth Western Horsemanship- 14-18 + 143 Western Horsemanship- 19-39 + 144 Western Horsemanship- 40 & Over + 145 Open Reining - NRHA Pattern, All Ages

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18 miles of riding trails at Brighton Recreation State Park. Large outdoor arena. Lessons & Training on site. Boarding starts at $175 month. Visit us online at www.BrightonRecRidingStable.com BRIGHTON REC RIDING STABLE Howell, MI (Livingston) S3/11 (810) 534-5063 A+ Boarding – Birch Run, MI, area. Stall or pasture, 50x160 indoor arena, indoor round pen, heated tack & wash area, customized lessons & clinics with 15 years experience. Arena rental available. Visit www.KatieMooreFarms.com KM FARMS Birch Run, MI (Saginaw) Dec. (989) 798-8983 A barn full of opportunities for boarders: indoor & outdoor arenas, round pen, timed lighting, acres of groomed trails, riding lessons. Horses are fed twice daily, daily turnout, box stalls. Large, well lit wash rack & grooming areas. Clinics. Consignment shop. Tack lockers & bathroom. Base rate $275. We are located 20-30 minutes from Jackson, Mason, Lansing & Chelsea, Michigan. For more info, email: mackinderpaintquarterhorses@hotmail.com MACKINDER PAINT AND QUARTER HORSES Munith, MI (Jackson) Dec. (517) 596-2412

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ARTIST PALATTE PAINTS (formerly Hickory View) 1 mile north of Genesee County Parks Cummings Center. Indoor & outdoor arenas, daily turnout, individual paddocks, tack lockers, family-oriented. Partial board $125 or full board $225. Chris Mt. Morris, MI (Genesee) S3/11 (810) 653-5468 Boarding: WEST HIGHLAND FARM offers quality boarding to all breeds. Indoor arena, daily turnout (weather permitting). Hay/grain 2x daily. Reasonable rates. Stalls available, $285/month. Multi-horse discount. Lessons are available by Wendy. WEST HIGHLAND FARM Willis, MI (Washtenaw) S5/11 (734) 461-6233 or (734) 461-0958 Boarding available, daily turn out, custom feeding, 7 separate pastures, lessons; western, hunt seat, dressage & showmanship. 60x120 outdoor arena, 64x144 indoor arena, dirt roads for trail riding, horses wormed every two months. Between Dexter & Chelsea. $325 stall, $250 pasture board. THE HORSE HOTEL – Mary Dexter, MI (Washtenaw) S5/11 (734) 426-2811 Boarding available, Grand Blanc. Feed daily, turnout, stalls cleaned daily, 50x150 indoor arena, 80x220 outdoor arena, tack room, observation room, bathroom. $250 stall, $175 pasture. Family friendly. LUCKY D RANCH – Gregg Grand Blanc, MI (Genesee) M12/10 (810) 287-5103 Boarding, central Michigan: box stalls, feed, daily turnout, indoor arena privileges, excellent care. $300 per month. Call for info. Susie Walton Rosebush, MI (Isabella) M12/10 (989) 433-2925 Boarding close to Ann Arbor, I-94. A private barn has opening for one or two riders. Indoor/outdoor arena, quality turnout. All disciplines welcome. Dexter, MI (Washtenaw) Dec. (734) 972-9414 or roonfarm@attg.net Boarding/Trail Horse Training – groomed, dust free, indoor arena. Large pastures with run-in sheds. Pasture board $300; stall $415. Tons of trails. Lessons ($30/hour), trail horse training & english, western, dressage ($800 includes lessons). Northville, MI (Washtenaw) S11/11 (248) 767-9599 BOB & MARILEE’S WILDWOOD FARMS: 17 years same owners. Matted stalls, closet tack lockers, 60x120 indoor, 3 outdoor arenas, 70’ round pen, trail challenge area, 2 wash racks, heated clubhouse w/ restroom. Daily turnout in 22 private pastures. Plenty of dirt roads to roam! $400/month. Rushton Rd., South Lyon, MI (Oakland) S4/11 (248) 437-6922

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SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE CLASSIFIEDS BOARDING, Cont. Brighton-South Lyon, MI, area farm has pasture board; also 1 stall available. Acres of pasture, home grown hay, access to shelter. Heated tack room, restroom, lockers. Trails available, outdoor riding arena & round pen. Bedding for sale. TUTHILL FARMS & COMPOSTING, Inc. South Lyon, MI (Livingston) S9/11 (248) 207-6201 or www.TuthillFarms.com CAPRIOLE MEADOWS, LLC – Small private barn in Chelsea, MI. Offering customized care. Boarding. Dressage lessons. Chelsea, MI (Washtenaw) HMC-4/11 (734) 475-0203 FRA-MAR FARM – Byron, MI. Indoor & outdoor arena. Heated observation room with bath. Deeply bedded stalls. Attached individual paddocks or pasture turnout. Intercom system. Heated buckets. Training & lessons. Byron, MI (Shiawassee) S9/11 (517) 375-1410 or canzonet@earthlink.net Full care horse boarding facility: DREAMRIDGE EQUESTRIAN CENTER, LLC – Ada, MI – you & your equine are our #1 priority! Indoor & outdoor arena, hunt field, indoor wash racks with hot water, heated lounge, secure tack room, custom feeding plans & much more. Hay, grain, worming included. Multiple horse & refer a friend discounts along with monthly specials! Lessons available. Ada, MI (Kent) Dec. Shayna: (616) 498-2968 HAP’N ACRES – Howell, MI. Daily turnout; fed 3x day; hot/cold wash rack; private lockers; arena; round pen; groomed pastures; personalized care; stalls available for 2 geldings. Discount for first four months! Call for more information. Cheryl Howell, MI (Livingston) S3/11 (517) 546-3943 Happy Horse Boarding with Shannon Lynch, D.V.M. Quality care & feeding. Indoor & outdoor arenas. Large grass pastures. Very quiet, private, relaxed setting. Howell, MI (Livingston) S6/11 (517) 540-0780 Home-style boarding. Looking for a family to board their horses at my home. We have 4 paddocks & an arena/pasture, & barn. Ride to Cohoctah Park. $200 per month, per horse. Howell, MI (Livingston) Dec. (517) 376-6746 Horse boarding, Rose Center, MI. $425 per month stall board. Rose Center, MI (Oakland) Dec. (248) 331-3654 Indoor Arena, ride to Maybury, no trailer needed. 25 acres of pastures. Pasture & stall board. $300$400 a month. Heated observation room. Reining horse footing. Adult facility. Riding buddies. Northville, MI (Wayne) Dec. (248) 767-9599

LUCKY STAR FARMS, LLC, offers 60x220 well-lit indoor arena, 100x200 outdoor, oversized 12x15 box stalls, daily turnout, heated viewing room & full bathroom. $325/month. Visit our website online at www.luckystarfarms.webs.com Webberville, MI (Ingham) M2/11 (517) 515-0518 MAJESTIC OAK STABLES, LLC – private horse boarding, indoor & outdoor arenas, specialized feed program, daily turnout, matted stalls. For more info visit us online at www.majesticoakstables.com Cheryl Carsley, LVT Howell, MI (Livingston) Dec. (517) 545-9559 New Boarding/Training facility with large indoor & outdoor arenas, round pens, shower stall & large pastures. Horse sales, leasing & training. Lessons in basic horsemanship, western, reining & jumping. Disabled are welcome. LEGEND LAND South Lyon, MI (Livingston) S9/11 (248) 486-0925 OVER EASY FARM, spacious stalls, rubber mats, premium bedding. Outside board, manicured pastures, large run-ins, heated water. 60x120 indoor, Olympic sized outdoor. Individualized feeding program, lessons, training, trails. Lapeer, MI (Lapeer) S1/12 (810) 938-1856 Private Boarding, heated barn: timed lighting, indoor/outdoor arenas, matted 8x10 stalls cleaned twice daily, excellent care, quality feed. Turnout available. Hot water, tack room, heated bathroom. $350 per month. HORSEFEATHERS FARM Lapeer, MI (Lapeer) S10/11 (810) 614-6219 Private, quiet farm. Indoor arena, mirrors. Round pen, 3 pastures. Grass hay, balanced minerals. Lessons. Hoof rehab, natural barefoot hoofcare. $275 Linden, MI (Genesee) S5/11 (810) 735-7770 Quality care, individualized feeding, daily turnout. Offering: rider-wellness program using yoga; large indoor & outdoor arenas; show team; horses for lease; young rider & adult lesson programs; transportation services. All disciplines welcome. Visit us online at www.CavalloFarm.net CAVALLO EQUINE CENTRE – Lyn Ypsilanti, MI (Washtenaw) Dec. (734) 480-3532 or email info@CavalloFarm.net

TLC STABLES, convenient location, natural & common sense horsemanship, 10x10 stalls, twice daily feeding, daily turnout with hay, indoor & outdoor arena, individual care. References available upon request. 4H Leaders. TLC STABLES Whitmore Lake, MI (Washtenaw) S8/11 (734) 741-1207 TWIN ELM TRAINING – Stalls now available for boarding and/or training. Indoor arena, lots of pastures & paddocks, observation room, 5/8 mile track, etc. Lessons & training available. Located just outside South Lyon, MI. For more information please visit us online at www.TwinElmTraining.com Bobbie Jo Graham Northville, MI (Washtenaw) S-9/11 (248) 697-6503 or twinelmtraining@hotmail.com WEST WIND EQUESTRIAN, LLC – accepting new boarders. Premier, state-of the art equestrian facility with indoor & outdoor arenas, 30 acres, quality feed & more! Lessons available. Find us on Facebook! Sue New Hudson, MI (Oakland) Dec. (248) 672-3593, sue@west-wind-equestrian.com WISHFUL THINKING FARM – matted box stalls, cleaned daily; feed 3x daily; daily turnout; tack lockers; indoor/outdoor arenas. Custom feed plans & deworming program. $250-$275. For more info, email: wishful_thinking_farms@yahoo.com Tiffany Durand, MI (Shiawassee) Dec. (989) 277-1643

CAMPS & VACATIONS Ranch House Bed & Breakfast: trail rides, wagon & sleigh rides through 2,200 timberland acres. Family packages. Indoor & outdoor arena. Ride ours or bring your own horse. Boarding stalls available. OUTBACK LODGE & EQUESTRIAN CENTER Stanwood, MI (Mecosta) Dec. (231) 972-7255 or www.outback-lodge.com GIRLS GOT IT SUMMER CAMP – Find out why our campers & their parents named our summer camp their #1 camp! Our summer program is a one of a kind program. www.Girls-Got-It.vpweb.com Oxford, MI (Oakland) S11/11 (248) 628-6939 or shenanigansfarm@sbcglobal.net

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RISING STAR STABLES – brand new facility with 60x120 indoor arena, small group turnout, stalls cleaned daily, individual tack lockers. Lessons available. Ask about our new lower prices! Clio, MI (Genesee) Dec. (810) 691-5855

BRANSTOCK BUILDINGS, steel buildings & barns, arenas, stall barns, hay barns, custom stalls. Kits or installed. Standing seam roofing – re-roof or new. Visit www.BranstockBuildings.com Wixom, MI (Oakland) HMC-4/11 1-888-799-6918

RUSSELL TRAINING CENTER – training, lessons, boarding, sales, Michigan Apple Blossom Classic Open Horse Shows. Email rtrainct@aol.com or visit online at www.RussellTrainingCenter.com Williamston, MI (Ingham) HMC-5/11 Mark & Carol Russell: (517) 655-4712

www.ContractorsOverstock.com – Contractors: sell your excess materials, tools & supplies to other contractors! New members post for free (limited time offer). Our site is growing in leaps & bounds! We’re adding new categories all the time. What would you like? (HMC-3/11)

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SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE CLASSIFIEDS CONSTRUCTION, Cont. LYNNMAN CONSTRUCTION – Wick Buldings: Equine, Agricultural, Residential & Commercial. Engineered Post frame buildings. Follow us on Facebook! Visit www.LynnmanConstruction.com Keith Morrice, MI (Shiawassee) HMC-5/11 (517) 625-5558, keith@lynnmanconstruction.com

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Has your horse seen the dentist lately? Basic & advanced dentistry. Serving Michigan & surrounding states. We make stall calls! Visit our website for more information: www.EquineDentalServices.com EQUINE DENTAL SERVICES – Steve Shaver, EQ/DT Turner, MI (Arenac) P-S7/11 (989) 876-8448

EQUIP./TACK – NEW/USED Custom Dixieland saddle – 15” seat with extra padding, wide tree, matching over wither breast collar, leather covered stirrups, double in skirt rigging & 5” cantle. Excellent condition! $1,100. Dexter, MI (Washtenaw) Dec. (734) 475-8898 HERITAGE CUSTOM SADDLERY – reining, cutting, & working cowhorse saddles, custom chaps, CSI Saddle Pads. Also, 4x4 mini trucks. Visit us at www.HeritageCustomSaddlery.com Jim Taylor, Authorized Dealer Holland, MI (Allegan) HMC-6/11 (616) 836-1440, info@heritagecustomsaddlery.com SLEEZY BARB HORSEWEAR – Custom clothing for your special horse! St. Johns, MI (Clinton) HMC-3/11 www.SleezyBarbHorsewear.com Slinky Hoods – Show Clothes – Embroidery. Fourway stretch slinky hoods & shoulder guards. French cuff show shirts, Rail jackets & Showmanship jackets. Embroidery for that personal touch. Fretwork – delicate, hand cut designs in hard woods. Crafted in Michigan. Ornaments, clocks, jewelry, & jewelry boxes, pictures, plaques, & crosses. Look for J-Mor-Jai, LLC, at the tack sales & craft shows! Allegan, MI (Allegan) Dec. (269) 673-2699 TACK”EM”UP, LLC, Consignment & Tack Shop. Located at 103 S. Leroy St., Fenton, MI 48430. Offering horse tack for every discipline! Please visit http://tackemupconsignment.tripod.com (H-2/11) (810) 629-3811 or tackemup@sbcglobal.net

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TACKHOUSE TREASURES – New & gently used saddles, tack, winter blankets, english & western riding apparel, equine & small farm accessories. Visit online www.tackhousetreasures.com. Winter Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 11am-6pm, closed Mon., Tues., Wed. TACKHOUSE TREASURES Located at 7489 Colby Rd., Bancroft, MI 48414 (Shiawassee County) S12/11 (989) 666-8316 or (989) 666-6893 THE TACK TRUCK – consignment shop for quality condition English-style tack & apparel. Hours: Mon. & Fri. 1-7pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm. Located at Woodbine Farm, 9976 W. Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Visit us online: thetacktrunk.homestead.com Chelsea, MI (Washtenaw) HMC-1/11 (734) 330-0752 or thetacktrunk@sbclgobal.net Western Saddle, $800 firm. Gaited western saddle, 16”, dark brown. $1,300 new, used 3 months. Blevins buckles, wool fleece. DDL space age padded sewn seat. 1880 Wade style. Very comfortable. Bob Oxford, MI (Oakland) Dec. (248) 568-7511

EXOTIC ANIMALS CINDY LOU’S ZOO IS BACK UNDER ORIGINAL OWNERSHIP! Be sure to find us on Facebook! We will re-open in Spring 2011. Featuring 20 scenic acres of exotic and domestic animals. Familyfriendly & lots of fun! Roscommon, MI (Ogemaw) M3/11 (989) 275-4500

FARM & PET SITTING K & J HORSE & FARM SITTING – do you need to get away? Call K & J! Experienced in horse care, training & riding. Insured. Check out “Barn Candy” online at www.KandJPetsitting.webs.com Milford, MI (Oakland) HMC-7/11 (248) 410-0378

FARRIERS CM Miniature Horse Farrier, certified. Specializing in the miniature horse. Balanced & correct trimming. One & two horse farms welcome, multiple horse discounts. Serving Livingston County & surrounding areas. Please call for information. Howell, MI (Livingston) S4/11 Sandy: (810) 923-6408 CORONA VISTA EQUINE CENTER – Professional barefoot trimming, rehabilitation & clinics offered. Lame horse consults, radiographs available. First class stable & sheltered pasture board year round on site. Visit www.CoronaVistaEquineCenter.com Jackson, MI, area (Jackson) S3/11 (517) 879-0815 Located in Milan, MI. Serving southeast MI. Been working with horses my whole life, will be glad to take the time needed with yours. Trims $25 (drafts more); four shoes $100. Karlallan Milan, MI (Washtenaw) S6/11 (734) 255-8656, horseshoerkarlallan@comcast.net

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PEPPER’S FARRIER SERVICE – 23 years serving Mid-Michigan. Pleasure & show, gaited, therapeutic, corrective. Recommended by area veterinarians. Professional. Dependable. Single horses accepted. Tired of waiting? Give us a call! JD Pepper CJFII, Ethan Pepper CJF Dansville, MI (Ingham) S3/11 (517) 589-5332 PROFESSIONAL FARRIER SERVICES: full service equine professional. Therapeutic/corrective shoeing. Trimming & shoeing for balance. Find us on Facebook! Email: ProfessionalFarrier@yahoo.com Charles Lanning, Certified Farrier Fowlerville, MI (Livingston) S9/11 (810) 623-5964 (call or text) Robert’s Farrier Service – Reliable, professional horseshoeing & trimming. On time & shoes guaranteed to stay on for 6 weeks! BWFA certified. Serving the west side of Michigan. For information visit www.RobertsFarrier.com Robert A. Richards Hudsonville, MI (Ottawa) HMC-1/11 (734) 646-1911 or email horseneeds@yahoo.com

FENCING Equine Fencing – hardwood fence/stall boards. Red oak, 1”x6”x8’-$3.20 each. Other widths/lengths available. Delivery available. HULETT PORTABLE SAWMILLING Onondaga, MI (Jackson) S3/11 (517) 569-3875 Fence Installations. Wire, wood, vinyl, HDEP. Best prices guarantee. For more information & photos visit us online at www.TotalFenceCompany.com TOTAL FENCE Plymouth, MI (Washtenaw) S4/11 1-800-694-1342

FINANCIAL SERVICES STEVEN JAGUSCH & ASSOCIATES: Financial planning & retirement planning. Securities offered through Sigma Financial Corporation, member FINRA & SIPC. FPA member. Steven Jagusch Highland, MI (Oakland) HMC-4/11 1-888-616-7779 or sjagusch@sigmarep.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN Custom logos, flyers, brochures, & websites. RED HORSE CREATIVE works with you to create what you need to promote your business. Visit us online at www.RedHorseCreative.com Mason, MI (Ingham) HMC-3/11 (517) 648-6453 or info@redhorsecreative.com

HAY & STRAW FOR SALE Hay, guaranteed top quality. Small square bales, alfalfa, alfalfa mix & orchard grass. Delivery available call or email for more information. Susie Walton Rosebush, MI (Isabella) M12/10 (989) 433-2925 or waltonfarms@yahoo.com

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SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE CLASSIFIEDS HAY FOR SALE , Cont. Quality hay for sale. Delivery available. Please call for more information. LEE MAULBETSCH FARMS Ann Arbor, MI (Washtenaw) S1/12 (734) 665-8180

HEALTH & WELLNESS Need to burn fat you have gained over the winter? Do you drink coffee or tea? Get ready for the riding season with the only U.S. Patented thermogenic fatburning organic coffee & tea. Visit my website: bellajava.igetpaidtodrinkcoffee.com Oakland County, MI (S3/11) Suzanne: (248) 978-4736

10 acre parcel in Roscommon, MI. High & dry, will perk easily, great for horses, build your dream home! 1/8 mile from M-18. Land Contract terms available. Call for information. $39,900. Roscommon, MI (Crawford) M12/10 (906) 883-3520, email njwithrow@yahoo.com

Equestrian Delight! Pierson, MI. Easy access to US-131. Big ranch home sits on 40 acres. Indoor riding area (60x120) open span with 16 ft. x 120 ft. for stalls on the side. The property also has an outdoor riding arena & several pastures set up with water & electric. Great opportunity for the horse lover that would like to do boarding or horse equestrian competitions. ADVANCE R.E. BROKERS, Inc. Pierson, MI (Montcalm) Dec. (616) 712-6378

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED for horse farm/feed store: must be knowledgeable about horses. Please call for info. South Lyon, MI (Livingston) Dec. 248-486-0925

HORSE ASSOC./CLUBS Michigan Appaloosa Horse Association (MApHA): Promoting the interest & improvement in the Appaloosa breed in the State of Michigan. For information visit www.michappclub.com or contact President Floyd Vickery at (248) 685-8690 (M12/10) Western Michigan Appaloosa Regional (WMAR): Dedicated to the promotion of the Appaloosa Horse. Featuring a futurity, stallion service auction, yearly shows, a year end banquet & awards. For more info visit www.wmarapp.com. (M12/10) LOOKING FOR AN ASSOCIATION OR CLUB? CHECK OUT THE LINKS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE:

11.5 acres. Great location. 10 minutes from I-96 between Ann Arbor/Lansing. 1650 sq. ft. classic farm house with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, granite & hickory kitchen, unique second story. Stamped concrete patio. Large barn, 8 horse stalls, huge loft, workshop, electric, water. Fenced pastures, wooded areas, small pond. Reduced to $319,000, lease with serious option to buy or land contract possible. Howell, MI (Livingston) P-Dec. (734) 395-0865 30+ acres with 4 bedroom home near Milan, MI. 28 acres tillable, 1 acre fenced pasture. Pole barn with water & electric. A rare find! Call quick. FAUST REAL ESTATE, LLC – Diana Adrian, MI (Lenawee) Dec. (517) 270-3646

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HORSE DRAWN VEHICLES Pre-1915 McLaughlin Carriage Company open surrey. Black with pinstripe. Horse size shafts. Original nameplate on back. Hub tool included. $2,500 obo. Horton, MI (Jackson) Dec. (517) 563-8556

HORSE BARNS/FARMS & PROP FOR SALE/LEASE 5 or 10 acre horse/hobby/herb farm. Huge house, shop, historic barn with stalls, greenhouses, coop, gardens, fenced. Main road near Rec. area – miles of trails. Tour: www.sunshinefarmandgarden.com Commerce, MI (Oakland) S4/11 (248) 872-6110 5.4 Acre Tennessee Parcel in gated equestrian development of 36 parcels/600 acres backing Big South Fork Park. Wooded, stream, water, utilities. Miles of trails. Details: www.RockHouseRanch.com $59,995. Call for information. Charles Rochester, MI (Oakland) Dec. (248) 613-8247

30 acre estate – breathtaking views from this 5,200 sq. ft. contemporary in Highland Township with pool, pole barn & Highland Oaks Park across the street. $444,900. REMAX – Bonnie Lane Highland Twp., MI (Oakland) P-Dec. (248) 505-9122 A large furnished home to share on 40 acres, great for single or small family. Non-smoker preferred. Barns, run-ins, pond, kennel, bunkhouse, hunting privileges. Room for outside pets & set-up for horses. $500 per month. Horse board negotiable. Opportunity to trade farm labor for partial rent. (Dec.) Byron/Fowlerville, MI area (Shiawassee/Livingston) (941) 320-4781 Country Retreat – Horse Ready! Great 5+ acre lot with 2 horse sheds. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,400 sq. ft., 24x40 garage, insulated shop/tack room. Ovid, MI (Shiawassee) Dec. (989) 413-3229

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Very unique home on 27 acres. New flooring throughout & fresh paint 2010. Home has many nice features. 58x56 pole barn & 24x44 lean-to. Minutes to Crystal Mountain & Trails. $199,900. CENTURY 21 – Kevin Molby Thompsonville, MI (Manistee) P-Dec. (231) 944-2918 or kmolby@c21northland.com

HORSES FOR SALE 1991 black & white registered Paint gelding. ~1200 lbs., 15.3 hh, solid, well built, current on shots, shoes, worming. Ridden western. $2,225 obo. Horton, MI (Jackson) Dec. (517) 563-8556 APHA reg. solid yearling colt (7/31/09). 14-1-14.2 hands. Will tie for hours. Leads. Good for farrier. Up to date on everything. Exc. bloodlines, disposition, conformation. Very quiet. $600. RR PAINTS Fenton, MI (Livingston) S2/11 (810) 750-6497 Paint mare, green broke, has had 1 filly. 7 years old. Dun with grulla markings. 15.3 hands. Very beautiful mare. Paid $4,000, will sell for $2,000 or best offer. Would consider trade for mini Appy registered mares. Bay City, MI (Bay) M12/10 (989) 667-4028 “Shez Rockn Yall”, 2010 ApHC chestnut filly, super built, will halter & ride. Dam is chestnut ApHC mare, ApHC & ACCAP point earner. Sire is bay ApHC stallion by “Just Shockin Yall” WC stallion. MApHA Breeders Futurity paid. $2,500. T-N-C APPALOOSAS Jerome, MI (Hillsdale) M1/11 (517) 425-0995 or http://tncappaloosas.tripod.com “Shannon’s Obsession”: 2008 ApHC chestnut with spots & characteristics. Mare. Super bred for halter & riding. Reiner, pleasure, barrels, cow horse, etc. World Champion bloodlines. MApHA & WMAR Futurity paid. $1,500. T-N-C APPALOOSAS Jerome, MI (Hillsdale) M1/11 (517) 425-0995, http://tncappaloosas.tripod.com

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SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE CLASSIFIEDS HORSES FOR SALE, Cont. 6 year old mare, sorrel, Quarter Horse, 14.3 hands. $300. Call for more information. Standish, MI (Bay) Dec. (989) 324-1271 Foundation Quarter Horses, near dispersal: broodmares & young stock, many of them ready to show. 43 years of a very successful breeding program. Must go. Rosebush, MI (Isabella) M12/10 Susie Walton: (989) 433-2925 High Point QHA, FQHA grey working cow horse mare. 7 years old. $8,000. She demonstrated cutting & reining at Birch Run last year. Lapeer, MI (Lapeer) M12/10 Mary: (810) 245-8399 (after 4:30pm) Registered 15.3 AQHA mare. Sound, trailers, clips, & bathes. Sorrel, 15.3, great for trails. Bridges, ramps, poles & tarps. Walks, trots & lope. Must sell. Owner wants a Paint. $1,850. Jaime Howell, MI (Livingston) Dec. (248) 770-0614 “Shez Super Impressed” N/N 1994 black AQHA mare. Trail & road rides, could do walk/trot & halter in s h o w r i n g . I n f o a l t o“Impulsified” – sorrel overo APHA/PtHA/AQHA stallion for March 2011. $1,200. T-N-C APPALOOSAS Jerome, MI (Hillsdale) M1/11 (517) 425-0995, http://tncappaloosas.tripod.com “X Rated Version” – 2008 bay AQHA mare. Wonderfully built, nice neck & hip. Started riding down roads & trails; will do well in halter & western pleasure. Easy to handle, work with. Granddaughter of “Good Version” on sire side. Dam goes to “Zippo Pine Bar.” $2,500. http://tncappaloosas.tripod.com T-N-C APPALOOSAS Jerome, MI (Hillsdale) M1/11 (517) 425-0995 Arabian broodmares, will produce top halter foals. Several with old & new “Varian” bloodlines. 11 to choose from. Must sell before winter to good homes. Make an offer. Bay City, MI (Bay) M12/10 DANSYN ARABIANS: (989) 667-4028 Registered Arabians & unregistered Quarter Horses. Sound, sane & rideable (age dependent). We will match the horse to your ability. $475-$7200. Visit www.ShimmeringMoonFarm.com SHIMMERING MOON FARM Emmett, MI (St. Clair) Dec. (810) 420-2422 WHOA! Look no further…own the horse of your dreams in a kind & gentle 5 year old Arabian gelding deluxe. Flashy golden chestnut with flaxen mane, chrome like John Wayne’s “Dollor.” Very well balanced, well started under saddle, ready to finish. Impressive Halter wins & a first in his first Western Pleasure performance. Is Sweepstakes nominated. “X-REA Wizjon,” (“Tiercel” x “Ret’s Lovely Lady”). North Street, MI (St. Clair) M12/10 (810) 385-2094 or RiciaEArabians@gmail.com

FRIESIAN SPIRIT HORSE FARM is a small breeding farm of quality FPS Friesians. For photos, information and more, visit www.friesianspirit.net FRIESIAN SPIRIT – Bob & Rachelle Grabowski Perry, MI (Shiawassee) S1/11 (517) 625-9500 or email spirithorsefarm@aol.com Lower Level Dressage mare. Holsteiner/TB cross. 17hh, 14 years old. Shown successfully through 2nd level. Excellent personality, no vices, easy to work with. $6,000. Lease options also. Howell, MI (Livingston) Nov. (517) 861-0988 PETERSONWARMBLOODS.COM – Since 1982, Holsteiner Heritage. Sales, leasing, stud service, lessons & boarding. HARTLAND EQUESTRIAN – Kathy Highland, MI (Oakland) S6/11 (248) 887-4303 Reg. 2000 Morgan mare, stocky, liver chestnut. Reg. 2008 half-Arabian Bashkir gelding, bay. Open for offers. Might consider small, slim gaited horse in trade. Leather endurance saddle, $40. Lucille Big Rapids, MI (Newaygo) M12/10 (231) 796-8064 Reining/Trail Horse, $3,000. This Palomino was the 2006 MRHA Green Reiner Champion. He is a bomb proof trail horse. He is compatible with experienced to beginner riders & adults to kids. He is sound & has tons of personality. You can read more about “Texas” on my website: www.lindadurocher.com under my “For Sale” page, where there is also a YouTube video of “Texas.” You can also call… Howell, MI (Livingston) Dec. (517) 404-0163

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Best coverage rates for equine mortality, farm owners, club & event insurance, auto, workman’s comp, life & disability for Michigan horse owners, trainers & boarding facilities. For more information: email@RoscommonInsurance.com ROSCOMMON INSURANCE Roscommon, MI (Roscommon) S4/11 (989) 275-5555

MASSAGE THERAPY Massage Therapy for Horse & Rider, pre/post event, maintenance. whitehorsetherapeutics.com Marcia Sommerville, CMT Milford, MI (Oakland) HMC-4/11 (248) 318-0648

MINIATURE HORSES AMHA & AMHR Miniature Horses: Champion bloodlines, foals, yearlings & some broodmares for sale. Visit us online at www.carouselcorral.com. LIL BUTT MINIS – Carolyn Terry Niles, MI (Berrien) S1/11 (269) 684-8418 AMHA/AMHR Mini Mare for sale. Well bred, friendly, bay 32½” mare, age 2. A pleasure to have around. Asking $800, less than her sire’s stud fee. Up to date on all care. BOYERS WINDY ACRES – Sheila South Lyon, MI (Washtenaw) Dec. (248) 437-7808 AMHA Miniature Horses – quality not quantity. Stud service available. Come see & compare. Visit us online at www.RykaMiniatures.com. Ann Arbor, MI (Washtenaw) S6/11 (734) 665-3070 or rykaminiatures@charter.net

Gooseneck Aluminum stock trailer, 20 foot long. Mint condition – stored inside. Rubber mats, middle gate, side door, rear swing out door. Window removable inserts. Cash only. $10,000. Birch Run, MI (Saginaw) Dec. (989) 233-2271

Wanted: Appy Mini registered mares. Will trade registered Arabian show quality broodmares for quality mini mares, bred or open. Arabians not saddle broke. Broodmares only. Donna Caro, MI (Tuscola)/Bay City, MI (Bay) Dec. (989) 667-4028

PRICES TRAILER SALES & RV CENTER now offers propane fills, RV dump station, RV supplies & parts! Visit www.PricesTrailers.com Corunna, MI (Shiawassee) HMC-2/11 (989) 743-3536, sales@pricestrailers.com

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Affordable life & health insurance, mortgage protection, long term care, final expense, accident, disability. Hassle free, friendly quotes. Jacinta Lynn Milford, MI (Oakland) Dec. (313) 505-2128

To the person who bought the picnic basket at the Birch Run Tack Sale on November 20 th but did not come back to pick it up on Sunday: please contact Jo at (248) 620-7267.

Attention Horse Lovers: Farm Bureau Insurance offers low rates for farm, truck, trailer, horse & tack insurance. Workers comp, home, life & health insurance available! Visit www.MattLew.com South Lyon, MI (Livingston) S5/11 (248) 486-1831

Labradoodle puppies for sale. Excellent family pets. Very loving, loyal & smart. Standard size. Both parents on site. $600. RHEAUME’S KENNEL Palms, MI (Sanilac) Dec. (989) 864-8606

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LMD PHOTOGRAPHY – portraits with a photojournalistic approach! Equine, HS Seniors, Farm, Animal Events, Riding Schools, Advertising & Commercial. Family, Maternity/Newborn & Farm Real Estate. Mention this ad & receive 16 FREE wallets with a booked session ($50 value). Proud member of EPNet, PPA & DPPA. Please call or visit us online for more information. Brighton, MI (Livingston) M1/11 (810) 220-3354 or www.lmd-photography.com

Andalusian, ROMERITO – “Max.” Imported 17h PRE stallion, worldwide proven dressage sire, Champion, available for crossbreeding! Stud fee starts at $750. Mare care avail. Purebreds for sale. Dansville, MI (Ingham) S4/11 (517) 623-1032 or www.YeguadaRomerito.com

All around training, lessons, sales, showing, clinics. Western pleasure, hunt seat, trail, showmanship, halter. Facilities available in Vassar & Holly, MI, or I can travel to you. Join the fun! For more info visit www.ShilohPerformanceHorses.com Vassar & Holly, MI (Tuscola/Oakland) S6/11 Casey Lloyd: (248) 761-7664

ApHC Stallion at Stud: “Stormn’ Too The Topp”: ApHC/CRHA black, 16hh. Producing 100% black based foals. For photos, bloodlines & more information, visit http://tncappaloosas.tripod.com T-N-C APPALOOSAS Jerome, MI (Hillsdale) M1/11 (517) 425-0995

All Breed Training/Boarding facility with new large indoor/outdoor arenas & round pens. Training & lessons in breaking, western, reining, jumping & dressage. Disabled are welcome. South Lyon, MI (Livingston) S9/11 LEGEND LAND: (248) 486-0925

SWEETWATER PHOTOGRAPHY: 10 years professional experience. On-site pictures of you & your horse. Equestrian team portraits, senior portraits, events & weddings! Pictures make terrific gifts & keepsakes. Great, low rates! For details & info, please visit www.sweetwaterphotos.com. Tara Milford, MI (Oakland) S7/11 (248) 410-2029 (call or text)

PONIES FOR SALE Pony for sale: reg. Pintaloosa 3 year old gelding, 50”, shown 4H & used for pony rides. Excellent 4H project for next year! $1,000. Vassar, MI (Tuscola) Dec (989) 302-0191

SADDLE/TACK REPAIR Custom-made saddles & therapeutic equipment. Saddle, tack & leather repair. Used tack bought & sold. Personalization for year-end awards. Blanket repair. Call anytime! Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8am-9pm. BUFFALO ROBES CUSTOM LEATHERWORK – Chuck Toledo, OH (Lucas) S1/11 (419) 382-9351 or (419) 266-4150 (cell.) Saddle repair & leather work. New & used saddles, tack bought & sold. Complete leather repair available. Hours: Monday-Friday 9-6pm, Saturday 9:30-7pm & Sunday 12-5pm. JIM’S QUALITY SADDLE CO. – Jim Moule Milford, MI (Oakland) S1/12 (248) 887-4829

SHOW CLOTHING (Almost) one stop shopping for your equestrian & horse accessory needs. Lycra, ultra suede, zippers, rhinestones, & SuitAbility patterns. For information visit www.ShowClothesUnlimited.com SHOW CLOTHES UNLIMITED Brown City, MI (Sanilac) S-4/11 (810) 346-2305

SIGNS Signs for farms, trucks, trailers, arenas, t-shirts, hats, jackets, & whatever you can dream up! We advertise to horse lovers because we are horse lovers for over 16 years! LL GRAPHIC DESIGN South Lyon, MI (Livingston) S9/11 (248) 486-0925

Equine Dreaming? Make your dreams come true… Arabian Champion at stud: “TIERCEL” is a versatile multi-seat Champion in Reining, Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat, Native Costume, & Saddle Seat. Classic bay Stallion with four whites. “*Bask” & “Talagato” grandson by “Wizjon.” IAHA Sweepstakes Nominated Sire. Live cover or Shipped semen. Partuition stalls available. Stud fee: $500… stud fee $400 if booked & reserved for 2011 before 2011! North Street, MI (St. Clair) M12/10 (810) 385-2094 or RiciaEArabians@gmail.com

AUGONTAR DRESSAGE, Marie Domke-DeWitt: Instructor, trainer, coach, clinician. For more info visit www.AugontarDressage.com Ortonville, MI (Oakland) HMC-3/11 (248) 840-0795

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Dressage clinics, judging, lessons. “L” Judge Graduate, USDF Gold, Silver, Bronze Medalist, USDF Association Instructor, USPC Graduate “A”. Visit www.JaneKellyDressage.com Tecumseh, MI (Lenawee) Dec. (734) 277-5623 or hardscrabblefarm@hotmail.com

LP-Gas Livestock Tank Heaters, over a dozen sizes available. Warmer water is healthier & improves the immune system! LP saves compared to electricity! Gary Birch Run, MI (Saginaw) S3/11 (989) 871-4200 or (989) 233-2271 (cell)

TRACTOR SERVICES Augered post holes, pasture & field mowing, large area rototilling, finish grading, front end loader & hauling. Fence repairs. “If it’s not right, we make it right!” Serving Washtenaw & Livingston Counties. John Pinckney, MI (Livingston) S6/11 (734) 878-0107 BADER BROS., INC., Michigan locations: Reese, Birch Run, Saginaw, & Hillman, offers ground-driven manure spreaders, arena rakes & post hole diggers, as well as compact tractors with loaders & 4-7’ rotary cutters. Join the Bader Bros., Inc. Fan Page on Facebook or visit www.BaderBros.com (S-7/11) (989) 868-4165 (Reese, MI, Location)

TRAIL RIDING The Ionia Horse Trails Association is there to preserve & protect trails at the Ionia State Rec. Area in cooperation with the DNR. Making a difference for future equestrians! Come and join us! For info visit www.IoniaHorseTrailsAssociation.com (Dec.) Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders Assoc., Inc., (SHTRA) a 501(3)(c) non-profit dedicated to the equestrian trails & staging area of Sleepy Hollow State Park, in Clinton County, MI. For info: www.shtra.org or Marsha Putnam 989-661-2541, Marken68@aol.com (M12/10)

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BB PERFORMANCE HORSES: training, instruction, sales. 2008 graduate from the University of Findlay. Located just a few minutes northwest of I-94/I-69 junction. Email: bbperformancehorses@gmail.com Battle Creek, MI (Calhoun) HMC-12/10 Jessica Pickford: (269) 579-3434

Experienced teacher/trainer will travel. Successful with Juniors, Amateurs, moving horses up dressage levels. Patient, empathetic, knowledgeable. Master’s Degree in teaching, graduated L program, competed in 1986 Olympic Sports Festival. GATE HOUSE FARM, LLC – Betty Forsyth Howell, MI (Livingston) M5/11 (517) 546-5280 or GateHouseFarmLLC@yahoo.com GRAND OAKES FARM – training & lessons for Youth, Non-Pro, All-Around horses. Also, all-around horses for sale. Visit us online for more information at www.GrandOakesFarm.com Paul Oakes Holly, MI (Oakland) HMC-5/11 (248) 634-5113 or grandoakesfarm@comcast.net Horse Dreamers, LLC – Riding lessons for all ages. English, western & jumping. Instructor Holly Ax, CHA Certified Master Level, Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education, Master in Special Education. Please call for more information! HORSE DREAMERS, LLC Holly, MI (Oakland) S2/11 (248) 627-6270 Interested in results? 40 years of successful training & lesson background will work for you & your horse. Centrally located by Metamora, Dryden, Lapeer, Oxford & Rochester, MI. For information visit www.IronwoodFarmEquestrian.com Dorothy Mueller Leonard, MI (Oakland) S12/10 (313) 215-1944 (cell) or (248) 969-2651 (farm)

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SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE CLASSIFIEDS TRAINING & LESSONS Lessons/Training all ages, English, western. Experienced trainer will work with you & your horse to get positive results. Colt breaking, tune-ups, ready for show. Call for information. LUCKY D RANCH – Gregg Dunkel Grand Blanc, MI (Genesee) M12/10 (810) 287-5103 Put some Yoga in your ride! Yoga for Equestrians is an exploration of breathing, body awareness & meditation that will heighten your sense to help you become more in tune with your equine friend. MASSMAN STABLES Mason, MI (Ingham) Nov. (517) 676-8555 THE TRAVELING TRAINER offers training & lessons at your facility or mine. Over 25 years experience. Bachelors Degree in Equine Science from University of Findlay. Quality horses for sale. Visit www.thetravelingtrainer.net Ann-Marie Lavallee – THE TRAVELING TRAINER Dryden, MI (Lapeer) S5/11 (810) 796-3510 Training from start to finish. Western, English, saddleseat, & dressage. Problem horses welcome. Group & private lessons available. Clio, MI (Genesee) Dec. (810) 691-5855

TRAIN TO REIN & become an effective rider. Learn to ride bridle-less! Effective riding can get you there. Be the rider your horse has always dreamed of & ride the horse you have always dreamed of! Learn the concepts of becoming an effective rider & a softer, more responsive horse is in your future. Effective riding will deepen the partnership of horse & rider in any discipline. Attend or sponsor an effective riding clinic, camp or schedule a lesson. Will travel to you. Sign up to receive my bi-weekly “Effective Riding” Training Tips newsletter online at www.LindaDurocher.com. For Sale: Palomino Reining/Trail Horse, $3,000. See ad under Horses. Linda Durocher Howell, MI (Livingston) M2/11 517-404-0163 or SlidinDRanch@gmail.com

MIKE’S HORSE HAULING, local only in the following counties: Oakland, Livingston, Genesee, Macomb, Washtenaw, Shiawassee, Ingham, Lapeer Wayne & Jackson. Call for quote. See our ad for ARABIANS OF MONTICELLO FARM in this issue! Visit www.arabiansofmonticellofarm.com or email arabiansofmonticellofarm@yahoo.com Highland, MI (Oakland) S-4/11 (810) 459-2631

Training by trust, not trauma. Western in general & specifically preparation for cattle classes. Susie Walton Rosebush, MI (Isabella) M11/10 (989) 433-2925

Save on Web Hosting, Design & Computer Services. Offering unlimited hosting for only $56 per year. Also offering flat-rate on-site computer service for $55. For more details please visit us online at http://equine.dynamicwebhost.net Birmingham, MI (Oakland) S4/11 (248) 686-1146

TRANSPORTATION LAUREL MANOR FARMS Horse Transportation: “Air-Ride” Van & Semi-Tractor. US DOT 1156788, MC465680. Email: la@boilerman.com Les Oxford, MI (Oakland) HMC-3/11 (248) 224-4340 days or (248) 628-4399 eves.

Reliable horse hauling. HERE-2-THERE Horse Transportation. 35 years experience by lifelong horseman. Across the county or across the country. “Hauled like they are mine.” South Lyon, MI (Washtenaw) Dec. Randy Frost: (715) 498-8699

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SHOW & EVENT DATES MICHIGAN EVENTS Events are subject to change without notice - always be sure to CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL! DECEMBER 3 – Feedlot Sorting, 7pm, drawpot $25, 3 rounds; youth drawpot $15, 3 rounds; open $15 each. Held at Tri C/V Performance Horses in Imlay City, MI. (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info. DECEMBER 4 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com DECEMBER 4 – Buchanan Westerners Tack Sale & Swap Meet, 10am-3pm, held in Coloma, MI. $1 admission. Email melva.thayer@gmail.com or call Kelly at (574) 612-0056 (leave message). DECEMBER 4 – Christmas Tack-O-Rama, 9am-3pm, held at the Parnall Elementary School, Jackson, MI. Sponsored by Midknight Ryder 4H Club. For info: Bev (517) 787-7138 or bbcox@voyager.net DECEMBER 4 – Clinton Co. All Species Tack Sale, 10am-2pm at the St. Johns Fairgrounds. Tables available. For info call Sandra at (989) 682-4354 DECEMBER 4 – Feedlot Sorting Series Clinic, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses in Imlay City, MI. (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info. DECEMBER 4 – Therapeutic Horsemanship of West MI’s 2nd Annual Benefit Tack Sale, 9am-2pm, at the St. Michael’s Family Center in Coopersville, MI. For info: (616) 970-3436 or acbwd@hotmail.com DECEMBER 4 – Wild Horse Adoption & Winter Ranch Festival at Silver Dollar Ranch in Wayland, MI. For info call Wendi at (616) 901-3328

DECEMBER 12 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net

JANUARY 2 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net

DECEMBER 14 – Team Sorting Practice, 6pm-9pm at Lesansha Percherons in Millington, MI. For info call Les or Sandi (989) 871-2842, (810) 691-1496 or visit online at www.LesanshaPercherons.com

JANUARY 8 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com

DECEMBER 17, 18 & 19 – ShoMe “Battle for the Saddle” Holiday Showdown, all breed show. Held at MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. Call (517) 545-5997 or visit www.ShoMeHorseShows.com for info.

JANUARY 8 – Ranch Horse Versatility Series Show, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses in Imlay City, MI. (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info.

DECEMBER 18 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com

JANUARY 8 – Winter Series Dressage Show at Willowbrooke Farm in Plymouth, MI. For info call (313) 938-9221, visit www.SNelsonDressage.com

DECEMBER 18 – Willowbrooke Winter Series MHJA local member schooling show, held in Plymouth, MI. Classes from walk-trot to 3’ hunter/jumpers. For info: (313) 938-9221, www.willowbrooke-farm.com DECEMBER 19 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net DECEMBER 21 – Team Sorting Practice, 6pm-9pm at Lesansha Percherons in Millington, MI. For info call Les or Sandi (989) 871-2842, (810) 691-1496 or visit online at www.LesanshaPercherons.com DECEMBER 28 – Maryal Barnett (S) Dressage Clinic, riders & auditors welcome. Held in Clarkston, MI. (248) 535-8145, beverly@puddingstonemanor.com DECEMBER 28 – Team Sorting Practice, 6pm-9pm at Lesansha Percherons in Millington, MI. For info call Les or Sandi (989) 871-2842, (810) 691-1496 or visit online at www.LesanshaPercherons.com

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DECEMBER 4 & 5 – Albion Winter Series Jumper Schooling Show, at the Held Center, Alboin, MI. For info: (517) 629-1000, www.albion.edu/heldcenter

JANUARY 1 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com

DECEMBER 5 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net

JANUARY 1 – New Year’s Day Horse & Tack Auction, 1pm, Ravenna Livestock Auction, Ravenna, MI. For info call R & L Tack at (231) 865-6277

DECEMBER 7 – Team Sorting Practice, 6pm-9pm at Lesansha Percherons in Millington, MI. For info call Les or Sandi (989) 871-2842, (810) 691-1496 or visit online at www.LesanshaPercherons.com

JANUARY 1 – Southern Michigan New Year’s All Breed Horse Auction & Dealer Tack Auction, tack at 10am, horses at 4pm. Held at the

DECEMBER 11 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com DECEMBER 11 – Christmas Gift & Tack Sale, 9:30am to 3pm, held at the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Hartland, MI. Call Highland Feed, (248) 887-4100 DECEMBER 11 – Winter Series Dressage Show at Willowbrooke Farm in Plymouth, MI. For info call (313) 938-9221, visit www.SNelsonDressage.com

JANUARY 1 – Triple O Equine Winter Series Open Speed Show, 1pm start, 6 events & 4 age divisions. Held in Ionia, MI. For info call (517) 667-6230 JANUARY 1 & 2 – ShoMe Moore Money Series Show at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, MI. For more info visit www.ShoMeHorseShows.com or call Ericka at (517) 545-5997 or (248) 212-8890 JANUARY 2 – Feedlot Sorting, 1pm sign up & 2pm start. Drawpot; Open, Youth & 1 st Timer jackpots, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses in Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 614-3778, visit www.tricv.com for info.

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JANUARY 8 & 9 – Albion Winter Series Jumper Schooling Show, at the Held Center, Alboin, MI. For info: (517) 629-1000, www.albion.edu/heldcenter JANUARY 9 – Feedlot Sorting, 1pm sign up & 2pm start. Drawpot; Open, Youth & 1 st Timer jackpots, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses in Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 614-3778, visit www.tricv.com for info. JANUARY 9 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net JANUARY 15 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com JANUARY 15 – MSU Dressage Club 4H Clinic, 8am5pm, includes classroom sessions & group lessons, held at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For more information visit www.msu.edu/~dressage JANUARY 15 – MSU Men’s Polo Team game with U of M, held at the MSU Pavilion, 6:30pm. For info email msupolo@msu.edu, www.msu.edu/~msuha JANUARY 15 – MSUHA Clinic with National Champ MSU Horse Judging Team, 10am-1pm, MSU Pavilion, E. Lansing, MI. Email vanbens3@msu.edu JANUARY 15 – Triple O Equine Winter Series Open Speed Show, 1pm start, 6 events & 4 age divisions. Held in Ionia, MI. For info call (517) 667-6230 JANUARY 16 – MSU Stock Seat Equestrian Team hosting a double-header meet, 9am, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For info call (734) 740-3290 or visit www.msu.edu/user/msuha/msuet/ JANUARY 16 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net JANUARY 22 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com JANUARY 22 – Extreme Trail Series, Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info.

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FEBRUARY 5 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com

JANUARY 22 – Willowbrooke Winter Series MHJA local member schooling show, held in Plymouth, MI. Classes from walk-trot to 3’ hunter/jumpers. For info: (313) 938-9221, www.willowbrooke-farm.com

FEBRUARY 5 – Extreme Trail Series, Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info.

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JANUARY 23 – Feedlot Sorting, 1pm sign up & 2pm start. Drawpot; Open, Youth & 1 st Timer jackpots, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses in Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 614-3778, visit www.tricv.com for info. JANUARY 23 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net JANUARY 29 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com JANUARY 29 – Branch County 4H 11th Annual Horse Leaders Assoc. Tack Sale & Silent Auction, 10am-2pm, held at the Union City Middle School. For info: Becky (517) 568-3871, tobeck9968@live.com JANUARY 29 – Livingston County New & Used 4H Tack Sale, held at the Hartland Education Support Center, Howell, MI. 10am-3pm. Call Paula(517) 4856558, www.co.livingston.mi.us/msuextension/4h JANUARY 29 – Newaygo 4H Tack Sale, held at Daisy Brook Elementary, Fremont, MI, 10am-2pm. Info: (231) 924-2138 or horselover6253@gmail.com JANUARY 29 – Ranch Horse Versatility Series Show, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses in Imlay City, MI. (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info. JANUARY 29 – Tack Swap held at the Ithaca Town & Country Rec. in Ithaca, MI, 10am-3pm. For info: Angie (989) 875-4686, bailey_angie@hotmail.com JANUARY 29 – Triple O Equine Winter Series Open Speed Show, 1pm start, 6 events & 4 age divisions. Held in Ionia, MI. For info call (517) 667-6230 JANUARY 30 – Feedlot Sorting, 1pm sign up & 2pm start. Drawpot; Open, Youth & 1 st Timer jackpots, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses in Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 614-3778, visit www.tricv.com for info. JANUARY 30 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net FEBRUARY 4 – MQHA/4H Horse Program’s Horse Judging Workshop, 7-9pm at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. (616) 225-8211, miquarterhorse.com FEBRUARY 4, 5 & 6 – MQHYA Winter Spectacular Show, held at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For more info visit www.miquarterhorse.com or call the Michigan Quarter Horse Assoc. (616) 225-8211

FEBRUARY 5 – Michigan 4H Horse Programs 34th Annual Benefit Clinic, 11am-3pm, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For info call Taylor (517) 353-1748 or visit www.msue.msu.edu/horsekids FEBRUARY 5 – MQHA Tack Sale, 10am-4:30pm, at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For info call (616) 225-8211 or visit www.miquarterhorse.com FEBRUARY 5 & 6 – Albion Winter Series Jumper Schooling Show, at the Held Center, Alboin, MI. For info: (517) 629-1000, www.albion.edu/heldcenter FEBRUARY 6 – Feedlot Sorting, 1pm sign up & 2pm start. Drawpot; Open, Youth & 1 st Timer jackpots, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses in Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 614-3778, visit www.tricv.com for info. FEBRUARY 6 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net FEBRUARY 12 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com FEBRUARY 12 – Ranch Horse Versatility Series Show, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses in Imlay City, MI. (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info. FEBRUARY 12 – Triple O Equine Winter Series Open Speed Show, 1pm start, 6 events & 4 age divisions. Held in Ionia, MI. For info call (517) 667-6230 FEBRUARY 13 – Feedlot Sorting, 1pm sign up & 2pm start. Drawpot; Open, Youth & 1 st Timer jackpots, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses, Imlay City, MI. (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info. FEBRUARY 13 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net FEBRUARY 19 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com FEBRUARY 19 – 10th Annual PLHA Barn Dance, held at the Pontiac Lake Rec. Area. Call Susie at (248) 933-6338 or visit www.PLHA.info for information.

FEBRUARY 19 – Sparta Annual Tack Sale, 10am2pm, held at the Sparta, MI, Middle School. For info: Julie (616) 890-8476, JAK7411@aol.com FEBRUARY 19 – Willowbrooke Winter Series MHJA local member schooling show, held in Plymouth, MI. Classes from walk-trot to 3’ hunter/jumpers. For info: (313) 938-9221, www.willowbrooke-farm.com FEBRUARY 20 – Feedlot Sorting, 1pm sign up & 2pm start. Drawpot; Open, Youth & 1 st Timer jackpots, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses, Imlay City, MI. (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info. FEBRUARY 20 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net FEBRUARY 24, 25, & 26 – Learning to Farm with Draft Horses school, held in Poplarville, MI, Russell’s Workhorse Farm. For info call (601) 795-4200 or visit online at www.RussellsWorkhorseFarm.com FEBRUARY 26 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com FEBRUARY 26 – Allegan 4-H Tack Sale, 9:30am2pm, held at the Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton, MI. For info: (269) 751-8952, dkamps@frontier.com FEBRUARY 26 – Ingham County 4H Tack Sale, held at the Ingham County Fairgrounds, Mason, MI. For info call Sheryl at (517) 589-0103 FEBRUARY 26 – NMAWHC 4th Annual Horse Expo & Tack Sale, held at the Wexford County Civic Ctr. in Cadillac, MI, 9am-5pm. For info call Jen at (231) 624-0012 or email ouilla141520@aol.com FEBRUARY 26 – Ranch Horse Versatility Series Show, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses in Imlay City, MI. (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info. FEBRUARY 26 – Triple O Equine Winter Series Open Speed Show, 1pm start, 6 events & 4 age divisions. Held in Ionia, MI. For info call (517) 667-6230 FEBRUARY 26 – Winter Series Dressage Show at Willowbrooke Farm in Plymouth, MI. For info call (313) 938-9221, visit www.SNelsonDressage.com FEBRUARY 26 & 27 – ShoMe Moore Money Series Show at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, MI. For more info visit www.ShoMeHorseShows.com or call Ericka at (517) 545-5997 or (248) 212-8890

FEBRUARY 19 – Extreme Trail Series, Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info.

FEBRUARY 27 – Feedlot Sorting, 1pm sign up & 2pm start. Drawpot; Open, Youth & 1 st Timer jackpots, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses, Imlay City, MI. (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info.

FEBRUARY 19 – MJMHA Tack Sale at the Pinckney High School, Pinckney, MI, 12-4pm. For info call Janet at (517) 676-2607, visit www.MJMHA.com

FEBRUARY 27 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net

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SHOW & EVENT DATES 2011 MICH. EVENTS , Cont. Events are subject to change without notice - always be sure to CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL! MARCH 5 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com MARCH 5 – Extreme Trail Series, Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 614-3778, www.tricv.com for info. MARCH 6 – Feedlot Sorting, 1pm sign up & 2pm start. Drawpot; Open, Youth & 1 st Timer jackpots, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses, Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 614-3778, visit www.tricv.com for info. MARCH 6 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 1-4pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net MARCH 11, 12 & 13 – Michigan Horse Council’s Stallion Expo, held at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. Visit www.michiganhorsecouncil.com or call (231) 821-2487 for information. MARCH 12 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com MARCH 12 – Michigan Barrel Racing Assoc. Event, held at Sundance Arena, Grand Ledge, MI. Expos 11am; noon start. For info call Charlotte (810) 7932659 or visit http://mibarrelracing.tripod.com MARCH 12 – Triple O Equine Winter Series Open Speed Show, 1pm start, 6 events & 4 age divisions. Held in Ionia, MI. For info call (517) 667-6230 MARCH 12 & 13 – Albion Winter Series Jumper Schooling Show, at the Held Center, Alboin, MI. For info: (517) 629-1000, www.albion.edu/heldcenter MARCH 13 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net

MARCH 20 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net

Warner Farms Dealer’s Tack Auction, 1st Thursday of every month, 10am, Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds, Adrian, MI. For info call James Warner (517) 596-3028 or visit www.lenfair.com

MARCH 26 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com

Warner Farms Horse, Tack & Hay Auction, 5pm, held every Saturday in Munith, MI. For info call Jim at (517) 596-3028, jimbohorse46@verizon.net

MARCH 26 – Michigan Barrel Racing Assoc. Event, held at Beaubiens Arena, Adrian, MI. Expos 11am; noon start. For info call Charlotte (810) 793-2659 or visit http://mibarrelracing.tripod.com

Wayland Livestock Auction, 4 th Saturday of every month. 10am tack; 1pm horses. Held in Wayland, MI. For more information call Tri-Pine Tack, Leon & Cal Casey, at (269) 945-9398

MARCH 26 – Triple O Equine Winter Series Open Speed Show, 1pm start, 6 events & 4 age divisions. Held in Ionia, MI. For info call (517) 667-6230

OHIO EVENTS Events are subject to change without notice - always be sure to CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL!

MARCH 27 – Team Penning/Sorting Practice, 14pm, held at Triple C Arena, Grass Lake, MI. For info Leasa (517) 960-3035, irishmistfarm@comcast.net

DECEMBER 11 – Horse Sale at the Mt. Hope Auction in Mt. Hope, OH, 8:30am. For info call Steve at (330) 674-6188 or visit www.MtHopeAuction.com

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Geyer Hay & Straw Auction, every Saturday, 10am, 3040 Dietz Road, Williamston, MI. (517) 655-6343

FEBRUARY 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 – Mid-Ohio Draft Horse & Carriage Sale at the Mt. Hope Auction in Mt. Hope, OH. For info call Steve (330) 674-6188 or visit online at www.MtHopeAuction.com

Geyer Horse & Tack Auction, 1 st Sunday of every month. Held in Williamston, MI. Tack at 1pm; horses 5pm. (517) 655-6343, www.geyerfarmservice.com GW Horse & Tack Auction, 3rd Saturday of each month, hay at noon, grocery items 1pm, used tack 2pm, horses 7pm. Held at The Orchard Horse Sale, Vassar, MI. For more info call Gary or Deb Wright (989) 673- 3767 or email gwright@centurytel.net JDP Horse & Tack Auction, 2 nd Friday of each month. Starting at 6pm with consignments, new tack, saddles & horses Held at the UPI Sales Barn in St. Louis, MI. For more information call Jenny at (989) 205-3236 or visit www.JPDHorse.com Lake Odessa Horse Auction, 2nd Saturday of each month, 9:30am tack, horses start at 1pm. Located at 3675 Tupper Lake Road, Lake Odessa, MI. Visit LakeOdessaHorseAuction.com, call (616) 374-8213

FEBRUARY 19 – Knox County OHC Tack Auction, 5pm at the Marengo, OH, American Legion. For info call (740) 513-9192 or (740) 747-2498 MARCH 25 & 26 – Buckeye Morgan Horse Sale. For info call Alvin (330) 674-1795 or Nancy (419) 2890835 or visit www.BuckeyeMorganHorseSale.com MARCH 25, 26 & 27 – Ohio Reined Cow Horse Assoc. Show, held at Henderson’s Arena, Jackson, OH. For info visit www.OhioRCHA.com

OH HORSE/TACK AUCTIONS Athens Livestock Sales, every Saturday of the month, Albany, OH. For info call (740) 592-2322 Larue Horse Sale, LLC – auction on last Saturday of every month, 1059 Richwood-Larue Rd., Larue, OH. For information call (419) 889-9150

MARCH 19 – 3 Bar B Rodeo, 7:30pm start, held in Adrian, MI. Team Roping, Barrels, Bull Riding, Poles, & more. Spectators welcome. Call Vicky at (517) 263-6618, arenagal3b@myfrontiermail.com

Moore’s Monthly Horse & Tack auction. 1st Saturday of every month, starting at 6 pm with tack, horses to follow. Held at the farm 11771 us 223, Onstead, MI. Contact Tom Moore at (517) 467-7576 for more info or visit www.tommooresales.com

MARCH 19 – Winning Combination 4H Club Tack Sale, 11am-3pm, Eaton County Fairgrounds, in Charlotte, MI. For more info call Ashley at (517) 2311328 or email pixieloprabbitry@live.com

Napoleon Horse & Tack Auction, every 3 rd Saturday, 7pm; Livestock auction every Monday at 2pm. Held at 6810 W. Brooklyn Rd. (M-50), Napoleon, MI. Visit www.NapoleonTack.com or call (517) 536-4201.

MARCH 19 – Winter Series Dressage Show at Willowbrooke Farm in Plymouth, MI. For info call (313) 938-9221, visit www.SNelsonDressage.com

Northern MI Livestock Auction, 1st Saturday each month, Tack at 2pm & Horses at 6pm. 1549 N. Townline Rd., 1¾ mile north of M-32, Gaylord, MI. For info call (989) 732-5732

Wholesale Dealer Tack Auction, 10am, 3 rd Saturday of each month at the intersection of OH 534 & Maple Dr. in Newton Falls, OH. For more information visit us online: www.thoroughbredexpresstacksales.com

MARCH 20 – Feedlot Sorting, 1pm sign up & 2pm start. Drawpot; Open, Youth & 1 st Timer jackpots, held at Tri C/V Performance Horses, Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 614-3778, visit www.tricv.com for info.

Ravenna Livestock Auction, 3rd Saturday of every month, 4pm, Ravenna, MI. For more information please call Bob Leech (231) 865-6277

Yoder & Frey Hay & Straw Auction, every Monday at 12 noon, Farm Machinery Auctions 2 nd Tuesday monthly at 9am. 3649 County Road 24, Archbold, OH 43502. 1-800-364-2870, yoderandfreyfarm.com

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Sugarcreek Livestock Auction, every Friday of the month, Sugarcreek, OH. For more info call (216) 8522832 or (216) 852-2919 Mt. Hope Auction, Every Wednesday & 2 nd Saturday of the month, Mt. Hope, OH. For more information please call (216)893-3401, (216)674-6188 (216)674 Plain City, OH, Dealer Tack Auction, 2 nd Wednesday of each month, 10:30am. For more info call Carl at (614) 899-7021, email carlfclyne@yahoo.com

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– Equine Health & Information Series –

semen, can be stored for later use. The semen is collected at stallion owner's convenience and frozen for shipment at a time when a mare owner requests it. “At this time, conception rates with frozen semen remain at about 50 percent,” says Berk. “Even with this, there are many critical factors for success.” Berk notes that proper collection techniques, with a close-to-sterile environment, are crucial to the success of conception with frozen semen. “The stallion should have a progressive motility, upwards of 50 percent at the bare minimum,” she says. In cases where mares and stallions reside in the same vicinity but owners prefer to avoid live cover because of risk of injury or disease to both horses, fresh semen can also be used to inseminate a mare in estrus. The semen must be used immediately after it is collected to ensure its potency. Regardless of the way the semen is managed, insemination of the mare needs to be performed by a veterinarian under sterile conditions. The semen is inserted into the mare's vagina using special instruments. In order for the procedure to result in conception, the mare must ovulate 12 hours before or six hours after insemination. Determination of ovulation is tricky, and one of the most challenging aspects of artificial insemination. Methods include daily ultrasounds while the mare is in estrus, and sometimes injections of medications that induce ovulation.

METHODS OF MATING By Audrey Pavia, Green Grass Features Once upon a time, all you needed was a stallion and mare to make a baby. But times have changed, and these days, you have a variety of options besides good old-fashioned mating when you want to produce a foal. Veterinary science now enables breeders to create a pregnancy without the stallion and mare ever laying eyes on each other. Through various methods of artificial insemination, horses can reproduce while thousands of miles apart. Of course, the tried and true method of putting a live stallion with a live mare also still works, and can be controlled or handled naturally. The method of choice lies primarily with the mare owner. A.I. Artificial insemination is growing in popularity in the horse world, and with good reason. Impregnating a mare using artificial insemination saves the mare owner the expense of shipping the mare to the stallion for breeding. It's safer for the mare, too, since she's not exposed to the illness and injury that sometimes comes during transport or while staying at a breeding facility. Artificial insemination also gives mare owners the chance to breed to stallions that are too far away for transport. “Perhaps your mare is a nervous type, or age or physical disability makes travel undesirable. Or it could be that the stallion of your choice is beyond your geographic reach,” says Karen Berk, owner of Equine Reproductive Services in Ocala, Fla., a mobile service

that specializes in artificial insemination. “Transported semen may be perfect for your mare. When properly timed and executed, it has a very high percentage of conception on first cycle, with less risk and expense.” Stallion owners also benefit significantly from artificial insemination. Stallions no longer have to take time off from the show season to breed mares. They are also not limited to the number of mares that can be shipped to them for breeding. With artificial insemination, a stallion can impregnate mares from all over the world without ever leaving the farm. Artificial insemination starts with the collection of semen from the stallion. Using a dummy mare, the stallion deposits semen in a collection tube or artificial vagina. The semen is then cooled and transported to the mare owner, or frozen and stored for later use. In the case of cooled semen, the mare owner has a limited amount time to have the mare inseminated after the semen has been collected. The semen is shipped immediately after collection, and the mare is inseminated within hours after the semen arrives. Mare owners are responsible for determining when the mare ovulates to ensure she is fertile at the time of insemination. Cooled semen is reported in some studies to have anywhere from 65 to 91 percent success rate. The fertility of the mare is a crucial aspect in this success. Frozen semen, although not as potent as cooled

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popular method of getting two horses together to make a foal, controlled breeding involves bringing the mare to the stallion and handling both horses carefully throughout the breeding process. In controlled breeding, the mare is usually exposed to a teaser stallion first to prepare her for breeding. Once the mare is ready to accept the stallion, the breeding stallion is brought to the breeding shed where the mare is restrained by a handler. She may even be hobbled to prevent her from kicking the stallion and causing possible injury. The stallion is handled with a stud chain attached to a lead rope and allowed to mount the mare. Once he has ejaculated, he is quickly led away. The benefit to controlled breeding is that it can be less expensive than artificial insemination if the mare doesn't have to travel far to get to the stallion. Veterinary and shipping costs associated with artificial insemination are eliminated since all you need are two good handlers to get the job done. The downsides to controlled breeding are the possibility of injury to both the horses and the handlers. Mares can kick stallions, stallions can strike at mares, and handlers can get caught in the crossfire. Controlled breeding also poses the risk of contagious diseases being spread, including venereal disease. Plus, this method doesn't always result in a foal since the mare may not be at her most fertile at the time of the mating. Despite these issues, c o n t r o l l e d b re e d i n g i s preferred by many breeders and required by the Jockey Club in order for a Thoroughbred foal to be registered. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Pasture Breeding The oldest method of horse breeding is pasture breeding. In this situation, a stallion is allowed to roam with a harem of mares, breeding them at will. These days, not many breeders practice this method since it provides for very little control. Ironically, pasture breeding offers the highest fertility rate of all the breeding methods. Stallions used in pasture breeding become experts at detecting when a mare is in estrus. They know exactly when to breed, thus increasing the likelihood of the mare becoming pregnant. A pasture stallion will cover a mare as often as 10 times in one day, making the chances of fertilization particularly high. Mares offer very little resistance during pasture breeding since they have had time to become acquainted with the stallion before they come into season, thus increasing the chances of

fertilization. The disadvantages to pasture breeding include not knowing the exact date when a mare has conceived, making it difficult to predict a foaling date. There is also a risk of injury since the horses are mating without supervision of a handler. Venereal disease is also a possibility since pasture breeding involves several mares being bred interchangeably by the same stallion. For many breeders, pasture breeding is not practical. The method isn't suitable for visiting mares, but only works for broodmares that live in a herd situation with the breeding stallion. Mare owners have different options when it comes to breeding techniques, each with its pros and cons. The method you ultimately choose depends on which method works best for you and your horse.

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Happy Holidays from your friends at Saddle Up! Magazine

Thank you for making 2010 a wonderful year! We appreciate your business and your friendship. We look forward to serving you courteously and professionally in 2011. Cindy Couturier, Amy Hartwig, Dave Schroeder & Arlette Couturier

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Northern Michigan Association Of Western Horse Clubs

4TH ANNUAL HORSE EXPO & TACK SALE - 2011 SALE DATE: Saturday, February 26th, 2011 - 9am-5pm LOCATION: The Wexford County Civic Center 1320 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, MI 49601 ADMISSION: Adults - $3.00/Kids 10 & Under FREE

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DIVISION of HOMETOWN REALTORS, INC. Gail Cece

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EQUESTRIAN CENTER: 2 years new. OWOSSO: 60x120 indoor arena and 7 stalls. 70x170 indoor arena, 28 to 40 stalls. Ramm Updated farmhouse, nice landscaping. Good set-up fencing, electro braid. 3 bedroom home, dual and well taken care of farm. $235,000. fireplace. 20 rolling acres. Very "HORSEY" LAKEVIEW: area. Asking $899,900. Full service farm, 22 acres, turnkey boarding/breeding farm with 4 barns, 10 stalls, round pen, etc. Lovely farmhouse with major updates done. $199,000. SOUTH LYON: 10 acres, ranch home, 5 stall barn. Great condition! Asking $265,000.

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